Free and Reduced Meal Application

  •  HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS

    Please note- YOU ONLY HAVE TO COMPLETE A FREE AND REDUCED APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT IN 7-12 GRADE. ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FREE MEALS.

    Meal applications are made available July 1 each school year. However, you may apply for school meals at any time throughout the school year. Your school will provide you with an application upon request.

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    If you are earning at or below current Income Eligibility Guidelines, we encourage you to fill out a school meal application. The school or local education agency will process your application and issue an eligibility determination.

    Income Eligibility Guidelines

     

    If you are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, your child automatically qualifies for free school meals. Please contact your school to determine if you need to fill out an application.

    The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.

    Applications are subject to Verification by the Child Nutrition Department.

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    IMPORTANT LINKS

    Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy (Posted November 19, 2015)

    Community Eligibility Program FAQ's

    Wellness Policy and Procedures