Today is the last chance to order lunch for the beginning of next month!

• Go to����to place your order
• Use the arrow to move to the next month
• Detailed ordering instructions

Why We Pre-Order Lunches

At American Prep, all elementary students eat lunch in the classroom. Secondary students eat in multipurpose rooms or cafeterias. All meals are prepared at our central kitchen, cooled, and delivered to the campuses, where they are stored in refrigerators.

In order to estimate meal production and facilitate delivery to elementary classrooms, we ask parents to pre-order meals.��However, any student who desires a meal can go to the lunchroom to receive one.

Non-Pickup Policy

The school does not receive any reimbursement when a meal is not received by the student. Students who are at school but fail to pick up their lunch 3 or more times over a two-week period will have future lunch orders canceled until the student and parent/guardian meet with a school director and receive approval from the food service director. If meal orders have been canceled, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to request an available meal or an alternate meal.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Hoy es la última oportunidad de pedir el almuerzo para principios del próximo mes!

• Vaya a
• Utilice la flecha para��el próximo mes
• Haga clic aquí para obtener��instrucciones de pedido detalladas

Por qué reservamos los almuerzos

En American Prep, todos los estudiantes de primaria almuerzan en el aula. Los alumnos de secundaria comen en salones polivalentes o cafeterías. Todas las comidas se preparan en nuestra cocina central, se enfrían y se envían a los campus, donde se almacenan en refrigeradores.

Para estimar la producción de comidas y facilitar la entrega a los salones de clases de primaria, les pedimos a los padres que ordenen las comidas por adelantado. Sin embargo, cualquier estudiante que desee una comida puede ir al comedor para recibirla.

Política de no recogida

La escuela no recibe ningún reembolso cuando el estudiante no recibe una comida. A los estudiantes que estén en la escuela pero no recojan su almuerzo 3 o más veces durante un período de dos semanas, se cancelarán los pedidos de almuerzos futuros hasta que el estudiante y el padre / tutor se reúnan con el director de la escuela y reciban la aprobación del director del servicio de alimentos. Si los pedidos de comida han sido cancelados, los estudiantes pueden ir al comedor para solicitar una comida disponible o una comida alternativa.

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

It’s time to order school lunch for October thru May!

Please order no later than September 25 if you would like a school lunch for your student the first week of October.

Pre-Order Lunches

We wanted to explain to our new families –��all school meals must be pre-ordered. Our sack lunches are prepared off-site, and we only deliver enough meals for those who have placed an order.

• Go to����to place your order
• Detailed ordering instructions

If you have not done so already, we ask all families to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch application:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/

You can login to Skyward to see your lunch status – click on Food Service tab on the left.

Non-Pickup Policy

The school does not receive any reimbursement when a meal is not received by the student. Students who are at school but fail to pick up their lunch 3 or more times over a two-week period may have future lunch orders canceled until the student and parent/guardian meet with a school director and receive approval from the food service director. If meal orders have been canceled, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to request an available meal or an alternate meal.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Es hora de pedir el almuerzo escolar para los meses de octubre a mayo!

Haga su pedido antes del 25 de septiembre si desea un almuerzo escolar para su estudiante durante la primera semana de octubre.

Almuerzos de pedido anticipado

Queríamos explicarles a nuestras nuevas familias: todas las comidas escolares deben pedirse con anticipación. Nuestros almuerzos en bolsa se preparan fuera del sitio y solo entregamos suficientes comidas para aquellos que han realizado un pedido.

• Ingresa a����para hacer tu pedido
• Instrucciones de pedido detalladas

Si aún no lo ha hecho, pedimos a todas las familias que completen una solicitud de almuerzo gratis o reducido:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/

Política de no recogida

A los estudiantes que estén en la escuela pero no recojan su almuerzo 3 o más veces durante un período de dos semanas, se cancelarán los pedidos de almuerzos futuros hasta que el estudiante y el padre / tutor se reúnan con el director de la escuela y reciban la aprobación del director del servicio de alimentos. La escuela no recibe ningún reembolso cuando el estudiante no recibe una comida.

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

Your student(s) have been receiving free meals, but that status is expiring on October 2, 2024 and the price for meals will be $2.65 (K-5 lunch) or $2.95 (6-12 lunch), and $1.50 for breakfast.

Please apply online by following this link:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/��or if you prefer a paper application or if you��need help, please come to your school campus lunch room. You may also email us at��lunch@apamail.org��for help with the application process.

If you submitted an application or received a notification letter in the past 10 days please disregard this notice.

Thank You,
�۶���Ƶ Food Service Manager
lunch@apamail.org

_______________

Estimado Padre / Tutor,

Sus estudiantes han estado recibiendo comidas gratuitas, pero ese estado vence el 2 de octubre de 2024 y el precio de las comidas será de $2.65 (almuerzo de K-5) o $2.95 (almuerzo de 6-12) y $1.50 para el desayuno.

Solicite en línea siguiendo este enlace:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/��o si prefiere una solicitud impresa o si necesita ayuda, venga al comedor del campus de su escuela. También puede enviarnos un correo electrónico a��lunch@apamail.org��para obtener ayuda con el proceso de solicitud.

Si envió una solicitud o recibió una carta de notificación en los últimos 10 días, ignore este aviso.

¡�Ұ�����������!
�۶���Ƶ Food Service Manager
lunch@apamail.org

We are excited to have your students returning to school soon!��We can now accept applications for Free and Reduced Meals for 2024-25.��

A new application must be submitted every year.��

Lunch

• Grades K-5�� $2.65
• Grades 6-12 $2.95
• Reduced price – no cost
• Milk (no lunch) $0.35

Breakfast

• All grades�� $1.50

We ask ALL parents to fill out an application – even if they do not qualify for, or plan to participate in, the National School Lunch Program. This information is kept confidential and is important to �۶���Ƶ as we seek funding for our students.

Online Application

• Quick Instructions for Skyward
• Detailed Instructions for Skyward

If you prefer to complete a paper application, you may get one from the office at your campus or print from the link below.��Please submit only one application per household.��

Paper Applications

• English Instructions
• ��(frequently asked questions)

If your household qualifies for free or reduced-price school meal eligibility in school year 2024-25, then your children may be eligible to receive Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program benefits in summer 2025.

Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. To save you time and effort, the law allows us to disclose information from the free and reduced-price meal eligibility to the Department of Workforce Services and the Utah State Board of Education to issue Summer EBT benefits.

Filling out the Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application does not automatically qualify your children for the Summer EBT program benefits.

Program officials may contact you to confirm or obtain updated household information and mailing address to ensure your household receives the benefits your children are eligible to receive.

Information about the Summer EBT program is online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/sebt and through the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

If you do��not��want us to share your information with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services to issue Summer EBT, indicate your choice to opt out by checking the box next to the opt out statement on page two of the free and reduced-price meal application��and��by filling out the form here:��

Thank you!

McKinley Carman –��lunch@apamail.org

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Estimadas familias de American Prep!

¡Estamos emocionados de que sus estudiantes regresen a la escuela pronto!��Ahora podemos aceptar solicitudes para almuerzo gratis y reducido para 2024-25.

Cada año se debe presentar una nueva solicitud.

Almuerzo

• Grados K-5�� $2.65��Todos los grados�� $1.50
• Grados 6-12 $2.95
• Precio reducido – sin coste
• Leche (sin almuerzo) $0.35

Desayuno

Pedimos a TODOS los padres que llenen una solicitud – incluso si no califican, o planean participar en, el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares. Esta información se mantiene confidencial y es importante para �۶���Ƶ a medida que buscamos fondos para nuestros estudiantes.

Las solicitudes en línea, las solicitudes en papel, las instrucciones y las preguntas frecuentes están disponibles en los enlaces publicados anteriormente.

Aplicaciones en linea

Aplicaciones en papel

• Instrucciones

Si su hogar califica para recibir comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido en el año escolar 2024-2025, entonces sus hijos pueden ser elegibles para recibir los beneficios del programa de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) de verano en el verano de 2025.

Summer EBT brinda beneficios para la compra de comestibles a familias de bajos ingresos con niños en edad escolar cuando las escuelas están cerradas durante el verano. Para ahorrarle tiempo y esfuerzo, la ley nos permite divulgar información sobre la elegibilidad para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido al Departamento de Servicios Laborales y a la Junta de Educación del Estado de Utah para emitir beneficios EBT de verano.

Completar la Solicitud de comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido no califica automáticamente a sus hijos para los beneficios del programa EBT de verano.

Los funcionarios del programa pueden comunicarse con usted para confirmar u obtener información actualizada del hogar y la dirección postal para garantizar que su hogar reciba los beneficios a los que sus hijos son elegibles.

La información sobre el programa EBT de verano está en línea en https://www.fns.usda.gov/sebt y a través del Departamento de Servicios Laborales de Utah.

Si��no��desea que compartamos su información con la Junta de Educación del Estado de Utah y el Departamento de Servicios Laborales para emitir EBT de verano, indique su exclusión voluntaria marcando la casilla junto a la declaración de exclusión voluntaria en la página dos de la solicitud de comida gratis o a precio reducido��Y��completando este formulario aquí:��.

¡�Ұ�����������!

McKinley Carman –��lunch@apamail.org

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs

Draper City, UT – American Preparatory Academy today announced their policy for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals/milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, After School Snack, and/or Special Milk programs. If the Local Education Authority (LEA) participates in the program, they will have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. American Preparatory Academy will be distributing program information and accepting free and reduced-price applications after July 1st��for the 2024-2025 school year.

The household size and income criteria used for determining eligibility this year is listed below. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals/free milk.

Children or households currently approved for Food Stamps (SNAP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Family Employment Program (FEP), or some Medicaid programs are eligible for free or reduced meal or milk benefits. There are two ways the household may qualify for free meals: 1) The LEAs will approve these children for free meals through the direct certification process and no application is required for free meal benefits or, 2) The household may contact the LEA and indicate the qualifying assistance program in which they participate.

Households will be notified by the LEA of their eligibility and children will be provided free meal benefits unless the household notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits. All children in these households are eligible for free meal benefits and if any child(ren) was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to that child(ren). If the child(ren) or household receives benefits under Assistance Programs or other source programs and is not notified by the school of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact their school.

Application forms or instructions to complete an online application form for those not directly certified have been sent home, including a letter to parents or guardians. �� Application information can also be found here��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/.�� To apply for free or reduced-price meals or free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to their school or district office. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Children’s names, eligibility status and other information provided on the paper application or obtained through direct certification may be disclosed to certain other Federal, State, or local agencies as authorized by the National School Lunch Act (NSLA).

For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: names of all household members; last four digits of the Social Security Number of the adult completing the application, or a statement that the person does not possess one; the income received by each household member with income frequency and income source noted; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year to the school. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household situation changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, a designated approving official at the LEA will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, (s)he may wish to discuss the decision on an informal basis with the approving official. If the parent or guardian wishes to make a formal appeal, (s)he may make a request either orally or in writing to the LEA hearing official by contacting the local school food service supervisor for more information. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure.

Foster children who are legal wards of the court or state are eligible for free meal benefits. If a household has foster children and wishes to apply for meal benefits for such children, the household should complete the application.

When known to the LEA, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is Other Source Categorically Eligible because the child is categorized as: homeless, migrant or runaway as defined by law; or enrolled in an eligible Head Start, Even Start (pre-school and pre-kindergarten children) as defined by law.

The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data, unless a wavier releasing the use of the information for other specific programs is signed by the parent or guardian. Families directly certified will receive a wavier release form for their signature with the notification letter. The household name and address will be given to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) unless “No” is checked on the back of the application.

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Individuals should complete an application for free and reduced-price meals and return it to the school where the child is enrolled. The family will be notified of the child’s eligibility.

Sincerely,
The American Preparatory Food Services Program

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 (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:��, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

• mail:
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

• fax:
  (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
• email:
  

The Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk are shown below. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and UDSA Foods School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program and are effective from July 1 through June 30 every year. The Income Eligibility Guidelines are also located online at��.

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Monday by midnight is the last chance to order lunch for the first week of school! After Monday, meals must be ordered 6 days in advance.

• Go to  to place your order
• Use the arrow to move to the next month
• Detailed ordering instructions

Why We Pre-Order Lunches

At American Prep, all elementary students eat lunch in the classroom. Secondary students eat in multipurpose rooms or cafeterias. All meals are prepared at our central kitchen, cooled, and delivered to the campuses, where they are stored in refrigerators.

In order to estimate meal production and facilitate delivery to elementary classrooms, we ask parents to pre-order meals. However, any student who desires a meal can go to the lunchroom to receive one.

Non-Pickup Policy

The school does not receive any reimbursement when a meal is not received by the student. Students who are at school but fail to pick up their lunch 3 or more times over a two-week period will have future lunch orders canceled until the student and parent/guardian meet with a school director and receive approval from the food service director. If meal orders have been canceled, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to request an available meal or an alternate meal.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡El lunes a la medianoche es la última oportunidad para ordenar el almuerzo para la primera semana de clases! Después del lunes, las comidas deben pedirse con 6 días de antelación.

• Vaya a
• Utilice la flecha para el próximo mes
• Haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones de pedido detalladas

Por qué reservamos los almuerzos

En American Prep, todos los estudiantes de primaria almuerzan en el aula. Los alumnos de secundaria comen en salones polivalentes o cafeterías. Todas las comidas se preparan en nuestra cocina central, se enfrían y se envían a los campus, donde se almacenan en refrigeradores.

Para estimar la producción de comidas y facilitar la entrega a los salones de clases de primaria, les pedimos a los padres que ordenen las comidas por adelantado. Sin embargo, cualquier estudiante que desee una comida puede ir al comedor para recibirla.

Política de no recogida

La escuela no recibe ningún reembolso cuando el estudiante no recibe una comida. A los estudiantes que estén en la escuela pero no recojan su almuerzo 3 o más veces durante un período de dos semanas, se cancelarán los pedidos de almuerzos futuros hasta que el estudiante y el padre / tutor se reúnan con el director de la escuela y reciban la aprobación del director del servicio de alimentos. Si los pedidos de comida han sido cancelados, los estudiantes pueden ir al comedor para solicitar una comida disponible o una comida alternativa.

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

• If you have not done so already, we ask all families to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch application:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/��
• You can login to Skyward to see your lunch status – click on Food Service tab on the left.��

How To Order

Please follow these instructions to place your order

• Go to��
• Login with your email and password.
  • If you forgot your password, try 1234.��
  • If you need to answer a security question, what is library card # try 1234.
• Click on ORDER (top middle).
• Top right make sure to move arrow to August
• Add menu items (quantity 1) to the cart by clicking on the Blue bar (Regular or Vegetarian) to add to cart.������
• Review and place the order.
• DO YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE STUDENT? Be sure to use the drop-down button at the top to navigate to the next student and repeat the ordering process.
• DO YOU WANT TO ORDER THRU END OF YEAR?�� Be sure to click on arrow on top right to go to the next month (August, September)
• Detailed ordering instructions

Why We Pre-Order Lunches

At American Prep, all elementary students eat lunch in the classroom. Secondary students eat in multipurpose rooms or cafeterias. All meals are prepared at our central kitchen, cooled, and delivered to the campuses, where they are stored in refrigerators. In order to estimate meal production and facilitate delivery to elementary classrooms, we ask parents to pre-order meals.��

However, any student who needs a meal can go to the lunchroom to receive one. We will provide a leftover meal (served the previous day) or an alternate meal (fruit, vegetables, and milk) to students who need a lunch.

Non-Pickup Policy

The school does not receive any reimbursement when a meal is not received by the student. Students who are at school but fail to pick up their lunch 3 or more times over a two-week period may have future lunch orders canceled until the student and parent/guardian meet with a school director and receive approval from the food service director. If meal orders have been canceled, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to request an available meal or an alternate meal.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Ya está disponible el sitio web para ordenar el almuerzo escolar!

• Si aún no lo ha hecho, le pedimos a todas las familias que completen una solicitud de Almuerzo Gratis/Reducido:��/school-lunch-program/eligibility/

Como ordenar

Siga estas instrucciones para realizar su pedido.

Vaya a

• Inicie sesión con su correo electrónico y contraseña.
  • o������Si olvidó su contraseña, intente 1234.
  • o������Si necesita responder una pregunta de seguridad, ¿qué es la tarjeta de la biblioteca? Intente 1234.
• Haga clic en PEDIDO (parte superior central).��
• Arriba a la derecha, asegúrese de mover la flecha a Agosto
• Agregue elementos del menú (cantidad 1) al carrito haciendo clic en la barra azul (regular o vegetariana) para agregar al carrito.
• Revise y haga el pedido.
• TIENE MÁS DE UN ESTUDIANTE? Asegúrese de usar el botón desplegable en la parte superior para navegar al siguiente estudiante y repetir el proceso de pedido.
• QUIERES HACER UN PEDIDOPARA ELPRÓXIMO MES��? Asegúrese de hacer clic en la flecha en la parte superior derecha para ir al próximo mes (Agosto, Septiembre)
• Instrucciones de pedido detalladas

Por qué reservamos los almuerzos

En American Prep, todos los estudiantes de primaria almuerzan en el aula. Los alumnos de secundaria comen en salones polivalentes o cafeterías. Todas las comidas se preparan en nuestra cocina central, se enfrían y se envían a los campus, donde se almacenan en refrigeradores. Para estimar la producción de comidas y facilitar la entrega a los salones de clases de primaria, les pedimos a los padres que ordenen las comidas por adelantado. Sin embargo, cualquier estudiante que necesite una comida puede ir a la cafetería a recibirla.Proporcionaremos una comida sobrante (servida el día anterior) o una comida alternativa (fruta, verduras y leche) a los estudiantes que necesiten un almuerzo.

Política de no recogida

A los estudiantes que estén en la escuela pero no recojan su almuerzo 3 o más veces durante un período de dos semanas, se cancelarán los pedidos de almuerzos futuros hasta que el estudiante y el padre / tutor se reúnan con el director de la escuela y reciban la aprobación del director del servicio de alimentos. La escuela no recibe ningún reembolso cuando el estudiante no recibe una comida.

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

We are excited to have your students returning to school soon! We can now accept applications for Free and Reduced Lunch for 2023-2024. A new application must be submitted every year. 

Here are the current prices:

• Grades K-5  $2.65
• Grades 6-12 $2.95
• Reduced price – no cost

We ask ALL parents to fill out an application, even if they do not qualify or plan to participate in the National School Lunch Program. This information is kept confidential and is important to �۶���Ƶ as we seek funding for our students.

Online Application/Aplicaciones en linea

• • Quick Instructions for Skyward
  • Detailed Instructions for Skyward

If you prefer to complete a paper application, you may get one from the office at your campus or print from the link below. Please submit only one application per household. 

Paper Applications/Aplicaciones en papel

• English Application  
• English Instructions 
•  (frequently asked questions)

Aplicaciones en papel

• Aplicacion en español 
• Instrucciones

Thank you!
Stephanie Egli
lunch@apamail.org 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

¡Estimadas familias de American Prep!

¡Estamos emocionados de que sus estudiantes regresen a la escuela pronto! Ahora podemos aceptar solicitudes para almuerzo gratis y reducido para 2022-2023. Cada año se debe presentar una nueva solicitud.

Estos son los precios actuales:

• Grados K-5 $2.65
• Grados 6-12 $2.95
• Precio reducido – sin costo

Pedimos a TODOS los padres que llenen una solicitud, incluso si no califican o planean participar en el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares. Esta información se mantiene confidencial y es importante para �۶���Ƶ a medida que buscamos fondos para nuestros estudiantes.

Las solicitudes en línea, las solicitudes en papel, las instrucciones y las preguntas frecuentes están disponibles en los enlaces publicados anteriormente.

Aplicaciones en linea

Aplicaciones en papel

• Aplicacion en español 
• Instrucciones

¡�Ұ�����������!
Stephanie Egli
lunch@apamail.org 

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

National School Lunch Program

Salt Lake City, UT – American Preparatory Academy�� today announced their policy for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch program. If the Local Education Authority (LEA) participates in the program, they will have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. American Preparatory Academy will be distributing program information and accepting free and reduced-price applications after July 1st��for the 2023-2024 school year.

The household size and income criteria used for determining eligibility this year is listed below. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals/free milk.

Children or households currently approved for Food Stamps (SNAP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Family Employment Program (FEP), or some Medicaid programs are eligible for free or reduced meal or milk benefits. There are two ways the household may qualify for free meals: 1) The LEAs will approve these children for free meals through the direct certification process and no application is required for free meal benefits or, 2) The household may contact the LEA and indicate the qualifying assistance program in which they participate.

Households will be notified by the LEA of their eligibility and children will be provided free meal benefits unless the household notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits. All children in these households are eligible for free meal benefits and if any child(ren) was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to that child(ren). If the child(ren) or household receives benefits under Assistance Programs or other source programs and is not notified by the school of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact their school.

Application forms or instructions to complete an online application form for those not directly certified have been sent home including a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals or free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to their school or district office. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose �� of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Children’s names, eligibility status and other information provided on the paper application or obtained through direct certification may be disclosed to certain other Federal, State, or local agencies as authorized by the National School Lunch Act (NSLA).

For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: names of all household members; last four digits of the Social Security Number of the adult completing the application, or a statement that the person does not possess one; the income received by each household member with income frequency and income source noted; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year to the school. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household situation changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, a designated approving official at the LEA will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, (s)he may wish to discuss the decision on an informal basis with the approving official. If the parent or guardian wishes to make a formal appeal, (s)he may make a request either orally or in writing to the LEA hearing official by contacting the local school food service supervisor for more information. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure.

Foster children who are legal wards of the court or state are eligible for free meal benefits. If a household has foster children and wishes to apply for meal benefits for such children, the household should complete the application.

When known to the LEA, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is Other Source Categorically Eligible because the child is categorized as: homeless, migrant or runaway as defined by law; or enrolled in an eligible Head Start, Even Start (pre-school and pre-kindergarten children) as defined by law.

The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data, unless a wavier releasing the use of the information for other specific programs is signed by the parent or guardian. Families directly certified will receive a wavier release form for their signature with the notification letter. The household name and address will be given to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) unless “No” is checked on the back of the application.

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Individuals should complete an application for free and reduced-price meals and return it to the school where the child is enrolled. The family will be notified of the child’s eligibility.

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 (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
   

The Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk are shown below. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and UDSA Foods School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program and are effective from July 1 through June 30 every year. The Income Eligibility Guidelines are also located online at.

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