BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM 2026-2027
AYA WELLNESS POLICY BREAKFAST MENU SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Assalamu Alaikum,
On behalf of the American Youth Academy Food Service Department, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our families. As always, we remain committed to ensuring that our students receive healthy and nutritious meals to support their learning and growth.
We are pleased to announce an amendment to our policy under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2026–2027 school year. All enrolled students will be eligible to receive lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following site:
American Youth Academy
5905 E. 130th Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
For additional information, please contact:
Oraib Asad, Cafeteria Manager
American Youth Academy
Phone: (813) 987-9282, Ext. 204
Email: cafeteriamanager@ayatampa.com
General Information
- Menus are posted weekly on RenWeb and AYA website
- All meats served are certified Halal.
Lunch Program
- Lunch service begins: Monday, August 10th, 2026
- Menu: Weekly menu posted on RenWeb
Lunch locations:- Grades 2nd–12th: Served in the cafeteria during designated lunch periods.
- Grades Prek–1st: Served in designated classrooms.
Lunch Meal Components (5 total):
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Grain
- Meat or meat alternative
- Milk
Each student is eligible for one free lunch meal daily. To qualify as a full meal, students must select at least three of the five components, and one item must be a fruit or vegetable. (100% juice counts toward the fruit requirement.)
Breakfast Program
Breakfast service begins: Thursday, August 10th, 2026
Menu: Posted on the AYA website: www.ayatampa.org
Breakfast Schedule & Locations:
- Grades K5–12th: Served in the cafeteria from 7:00–7:35 a.m.
Please note: Breakfast will not be served after 7:35 a.m. - PreK Grades will be served in classrooms from 7:35–7:55 a.m.
Breakfast Meal Components (4 total):
- Fruit or vegetable
- Grain
- Meat or meat alternate (or a second grain)
- Milk
Each student is eligible for one free breakfast meal daily. To qualify as a full meal, students must select at least three components, including a fruit or vegetable. (100% juice counts toward the fruit requirement.)
Additional Charges
Item Cost
Extra Breakfast Meal $5.00
Extra Lunch Meal $9.00
- A la carte items (extra items beyond the full meal) will be charged separately.
- We highly recommend that families pre-pay for additional items via cash, check, or credit card.
- Students may owe up to $10.00 before receiving a notice from the cafeteria cashier.
Allergy and Special Diet Information
If your child has food allergies or special dietary needs, please provide a doctor’s note to the Cafeteria Manager specifying any allergens or required accommodations.
All cafeteria staff are trained annually in HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points) to ensure food safety from delivery to service. Both the Cafeteria Manager and Kitchen Manager are certified in ServSafe and Food Allergy Awareness programs.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about the menu or food services, please feel free to reach out:
Oraib Asad
Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (813) 987-9282 Ext. 204
Email: cafeteriamanager@ayatampa.com
We look forward to serving your children healthy and delicious meals throughout the school year!
Warm regards,
Oraib Asad
Cafeteria Manager
American Youth Academy
* In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: Program.Intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.