Donations and Refunds
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STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNT DONATIONS/REFUNDS
All student account balances (positive and negative) automatically rollover to the following school year. Account balances are linked to a student's 6-digit student ID number, not the school they attend. For general meal account-related questions, please contact PPS Nutrition Services Support at nssupport@pps.net or call 503-916-3247.
If a student currently has a positive balance on their meal account, families have the following options:
- Request the funds be donated to pay off negative balances.
- Request a refund. Please note, checks are sent in the mail within 4–6 weeks. Depending on the volume of requests, it may take more time to process.
- If you do nothing, the funds will remain in the account.
If a student’s account is currently negative, families have the following options:
- Pay online with SchoolCafe. Please note, there is a 5% fee per online transaction.
- Bring cash or check (payable to Portland Public Schools) to the PPS Nutrition Services at the District office.
- Mail a check to the district office. PPS Nutrition Services, 501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227.
GENERAL DONATIONS
Financial donations are welcome and are used to pay off student accounts with owing balances. Donations can be made in the following ways:
- Mail a check, made payable to Portland Public Schools, to PPS Nutrition Services, 501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227.
- Credit/debit card online using SchoolPay -- https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Donations-for-Nutrition-Services-/IdAzc
For a donation receipt, please send the donor's complete mailing address to nssupport@pps.net.
Thank you for your support!