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Meal Payments

Free Meals


Children need healthy meals to learn. Pendergast Elementary School District will be offering a healthy breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost every school day in School Year 2026­­-2027. Your child(ren) will receive free breakfast and lunch meals every school day without having to pay a fee or submit a household application. Check out our breakfast menu at NutriSlice.

Your child(ren)’s school is approved to operate Community Eligibility Provision No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to receive free meals without having to pay a fee or submit an application.

My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for? To find out how to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-855-432-7587.

Find Out More: English | Español

To add money to your student's meal/snack account or inquire about their meal activity, please click the button below: 

LINQ Connect

The LINQ Connect app is a mobile app available for families to add money to meal accounts, add district menus, and set spending limits. How do I get started? English | Español

* Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.

Chartwells

Do you have questions or need additional support? Please contact us at:

  • Phone: 623-772-2270 | Fax: 623-772-8072 | Catering: 623-772-2277

The Pendergast Food Services Department is managed by Chartwells. Chartwells is responsible for providing nutritious, balanced meals. They pride themselves on meeting and exceeding USDA regulations for meal patterns for breakfast and lunch.