Sossaman Middle School
Food Services
Meal Resources for Families
Students currently approved for Free school meal benefits based on their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligibility will continue to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily on school days at Higley Unified School District.
These school meal benefits are not impacted by the suspension of November SNAP benefit monies due to the current government shutdown.
If your family has been affected by the government shutdown, we encourage you to re-apply if your income has decreased.
Families can re-apply for free/reduced meal benefits at any time during the school year by completing another application at https://linqconnect.com.
If you are in need of additional meal assistance during this time, 2-1-1 Arizona has a variety of resources in our area including food banks that can provide meals for free.
If you would like to assist those in need during this time, our #HigleyHelps district-wide service initiative is a great place to start. Many of our schools are hosting food drives and other events to provide for our community. Visit the #HigleyHelps page of our website to see a list of service projects happening now, or to connect with one of our schools.
Meal Payments
Pay Here menus
**You can avoid convenience fees by adding money via check or cash in person at the school. School cafeteria managers at all HUSD schools accept pre-payment via cash or check before school starts or before lunch. (Please make the check out to: HUSD Food & Nutrition. Please also add the school name, student name, student ID# to the memo line - this is the most secure way to pay in person).
If you choose this method to add money to your student account, you can still monitor the transactions and balances using linqconnect.com or the LINQConnect app
Visit LINQ Connect to make one-time payments, add/reload funds, or schedule automatic payments securely to student meal accounts.
For more information, visit linqconnect.com or email support@linqconnect.com.
Meal Prices
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Meal Pricing 2025-2026 |
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Breakfast |
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| Elementary (PS-6) | Middle (7-8) | High School (9-12) | |
| Free Approved Status Students | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Reduced Approved Status Students | $0.00 per ADE subsidy | $0.00 per ADE subsidy | $0.00 per ADE subsidy |
| Paid Status Students | $2.10 | $2.15 | $2.20 |
| Seconds for All Status Students | $2.10 | $2.15 | $2.20 |
| Adults | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
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Meal Pricing 2025-2026 |
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Lunch |
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Elementary (PS-6) |
Middle School (7-8) |
High School (9-12) |
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Free Approved Status Students |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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Reduced Approved Status Students |
$0.00 per ADE subsidy |
$0.00 per ADE subsidy |
$0.00 per ADE subsidy |
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Paid Status Students |
$3.25 |
$3.65 |
$3.80 |
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Seconds for All Status Students |
$3.25 |
$3.65 |
$3.80 |
| Adults | $4.70 | $4.70 | $4.70 |
Special Dietary Needs
Parents, please contact your school's health office for specific guidance on completing yearly State-mandated forms requesting reasonable accommodations be provided for your students' meals. This includes lactose intolerance, gluten and wheat allergies, nut allergies, etc.
Resources
Free & Reduced Price Meal Application
Families seeking assistance will need to submit a meal application to establish free, reduced-price or paid meal status for the school year.
Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.
All Mealtime funds will be transferred to Titan.
2025-2026 Free & Reduced Price Application Info
School Year 2024-2025 Free & Reduced Price Status is applicable until 8/27/2025.
In order to continue Free & Reduced Price Status, a new 2025-2026 Free & Reduced Price Application must be completed prior to 8/27/2025.
A downloadable 2025-2026 Free & Reduced Price School Meals Household Application is available at the link below or online at https://linqconnect.com/main.
Chartwells
Chartwell's K12 Employment Opportunities
We’re serving up happy & healthy.
If you would like to help us with serving happy & healthy to the students in Higley, please join our team. We offer flexible hours, family-friendly Monday – Friday schedules, on the job training and more. Apply Here
Chartwells K12 is a proud partner with the Higley Unified School District and is committed to consistently delivering superior service, of an appealing and nutritionally sound child nutrition program in the most efficient way, for the shared benefit of our customers and associates.
Catering Services
We create a custom plan for every event, from full to quick service. Please call our office at 480.279.7090 and we will be able to assist you with your catering needs.
Free language assistance, auxiliary aides, and/or accommodations are available upon request.
Staff Directory
Ben Geller
Residential District Manager
Angela Brooker
Administrative Assistant
Rebecca Cook
Food Services Analyst
Vikki Shilander
Director of Dining Services
Lianne McKenzie
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Javier Alvarez
Executive Chef