Food Service
Food and Nutrition Services Notifications:
Food and Nutrition Services Notifications:![]()
Food and Nutrition Services Notifications:
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Annual Notification
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Annual Notification![]()
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Annual Notification
Updated March 2026
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free resources to help you file your tax return:
- EITC Brochure in Spanish/English: This printable brochure provides information about the Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) along with the eligibility requirements.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): For more information about the Federal EITC, please visit the EITC web site or call 1-800-829-1040.
- Franchise Tax Board (FTB): File your state tax return directly to FTB for free with CalFile. For more information, please contact FTB at 1-800-852-5711 or visit the FTBweb site.
- CalEITC: California joins 24 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting a state EITC to supplement the federal EITC. For more information visit CalEITC4Me. In addition to the CalEITC Calculator to determine how much money eligible filers can get back, and a Free Tax Prep Finder to help people find convenient free tax preparation sites in their neighborhoods.
SNAP (CalFresh) Benefit Delay – Communication to Families
SNAP (CalFresh) Benefit Delay – Communication to Families![]()
SNAP (CalFresh) Benefit Delay – Communication to Families
October 31, 2025
Dear Black Oak Mine Families,
We understand that the current delay in SNAP (CalFresh) benefits may be creating challenges for some of our families. Please know that our Food Services Department and District are here to support our students during this time.
Every student in our district receives one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.
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Breakfast is served before school and again during Second Chance Breakfast (morning recess or passing period). This will be a Main item, Fruit and/or Vegetable, and a choice of white or chocolate milk.
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Lunch includes a main entrée and a full salad bar, with a choice of white or chocolate milk.
If your family is experiencing food insecurity, we encourage you to reach out to your local food bank or use the following resources for additional support:
We are committed to ensuring that every student has access to nutritious meals each day. Please don’t hesitate to contact our department if you have questions or need assistance.
Warm regards,
Amy Jensen
Food Services Director
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530)333-8300 opt. 2
Community Eligibility Provision
Community Eligibility Provision![]()
Community Eligibility Provision
July 16, 2025
Dear Black Oak Mine Unified School District families,
We are pleased to inform you that Black Oak Mine Unified School District is participating in a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the School Year 2025-2026.
What does this mean for you and your children attending a Black Oak Mine Unified School District Site?
Great news for you and your students! All students enrolled at a Black Oak Mine Unified School District site are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-2026 school year.
No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
An Alternative Income form is available in your school office, and one was included in your Back to School Packet. We encourage our families to fill one out to support our school district.
School meals are a great value and a huge convenience for busy families! We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) to the cafeteria this fall. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at (530)333-8300 X2.
Thank you!
Amy Jensen
Student Nutrition Specialist
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
STaff and ADULTs: Pay for Meals Online
STaff and ADULTs: Pay for Meals Online![]()
STaff and ADULTs: Pay for Meals Online
FOR: Staff and Adults eating on campus
or through your Android phone, iPhone or iPad using the Mobile App.
USDA Nondiscrimination statement
USDA Nondiscrimination statement![]()
USDA Nondiscrimination statement
Updated March 3, 2026
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027
(PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - fax:
202-690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
