Would you like to about $1,000 per child this school year? You may be able to save that if you qualify, and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to complete the application process for Free or Reduced meals. This is a Federal program regulated and audited by the Federal Government. A family can apply anytime throughout the school year. If your family qualifies through Medicaid, SNAP, or other state benefits, a letter indicating you have been approved through Direct Certification should have been mailed to you. If you have not received this, one application per family is all that is needed. Families experiencing economic hardships are encouraged to apply. A new application must be completed each year, as the Federal Government sets new income levels each year. This information is kept confidential. A free/reduced student in this program who brings a cold lunch from home and would like to get a milk must pay cash to receive a milk at lunch however a milk is included when they take the school provided USDA reimbursable meal. Online applications are highly encouraged! These can be filled out and submitted through the parent portal by going into Infinite Campus, Parent Portal in your menu options select More>Meal Benefits>Applications/Forms, applications can also be downloaded, and paper applications are available at all schools as well in each school building. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Public Release Food Service 2024 Video - How to fill out the free and reduced application To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) 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:
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Would you like to save about $1,000 per child this school year? You may be able to save that if you qualify, and it only takes 10 minutes of your time !
September 19, 2024