Open/Switch Enrollment for APS Employees is October 1 through 16
Albuquerque Public Schools
School Menus and Prices
Find information about school lunch menus, school lunch prices, student lunch refunds, LINQ Connect Menus, LINQ Connect, and LINQ Connect support options. Great News for School year 24-25. Each student will receive one breakfast and one lunch at no charge. Find information about school menus and pay previous chargers on the LINQ Connect ( previously called Titan Portal).
Student with lunch tray.
Albuquerque Public Schools provides healthy school breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to students. You're more than welcome to visit your child's cafeteria, try a lunch, and talk to their school cafeteria manager about the nutritional profile of foods served.
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School Meal and Menu Information
School Meals
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Every meal includes one of the following varieties of milk: 1% white, fat free strawberry, fat free chocolate, or skim.
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Each breakfast meal includes juice, fruit, and milk.
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Every item on the menu includes Allergy and Nutrition information.
- The menu is subject to change and demand may affect availability.
Food Allergies
For students with food allergies, the menu lists the most common food allergens contained in products served in APS meals. Allergens included:
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Tree Nuts
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
The menu also highlights pork as an allergen when found in menu items for informational purposes intended for those with religious restrictions.
School Menus
Our lunch and breakfast menus now are listed by school on the LINQ Menus. The menu includes pictures of menu items, information on allergens, and saturated fat, sodium and carbohydrate content. You print menus by week by clicking on the printer icon in the top right corner.
The LINQ Connect is compatible with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge only.
LINQ menus are also available on Apple and Android devices. The menu is subject to change and demand may affect availability.
LINQ Connect Support
If you are having difficulty accessing school menus on LINQ, contact LINQ Support by phone at (844) 467-4700
Meal Prices, How to Pay, Meal Charging Policy
Meal Prices
| Meal | All Student 1st meal | Second meal | Adult Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Free | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Lunch | Free | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Milk | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
Meals can be purchased in the school cafeteria with cash, check, or money order or online through LINQ Connect.
The LINQ Connect is compatible with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge only.
LINQ Connect
In order to simplify students picking up their meals, we encourage parents to set up a secure online account to manage student meals through LINQ Connect . LINQ Connect charges a $2.60 service fee for each payment transaction.
Refunds
Complete the Student Lunch Refund Form including the W-9 Section on the Refund Form. The W-9 Form can be found here. The parent/guardian name and address on both parts of the form must match. Make sure to sign the W-9. The W-9 is for setting you up in the financial system to issue the refund. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your refund to be processed. Return the form in one of the following ways:
- Email: maestas_gd@aps.edu
- Postal Mail: APS Food & Nutrition Services,
800 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108,
Attn: Geri Jones - Fax: (505) 345-1088, Attn: Geri Jones
LINQ Connect Support
For help with LINQ Connect Portal, visit the LINQ Connect FAQ webpage, or contact LINQ Support by phone at (844) 467-4700.
Meal Charging Policy
Students receive one breakfast and one lunch at no charge. Milk, second meals, ala carte items must be paid at the time of purchase. Funds may be prepaid on student accounts using LINQ Connect.
| School Type | Charging Limit |
|---|---|
| Elementary School | 10 Meals |
| Middle School | 5 Meals |
| High School | 2 Meals |
For more information read the Meal Charging Policy Statement.
Breakfast and Lunch (one meal each) is free to all APS students for the 24-25 school year. No meal applications are necessary. Parents/guardians are still responsible for meal charges from previous year(s).
Did you know?
Studies show that students who are well-nourished have increased attendance, better grades and concentration, and perform at higher standards. School nutrition professionals are committed to providing safe and nutritious meals to all children.
This page was last updated on:
December 9, 2009.