August 10, 2018
Bancroft-Rosalie School encourages all families that are eligible for free or reduced priced meals to complete the application. Submit your applications as soon as possible so you can avoid paying for meals.
Bancroft-Rosalie School encourages all families that are eligible for free or reduced priced meals to complete the application. Submit your applications as soon as possible so you can avoid paying for meals.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED
FOR SCHOOL LUNCH, OTHER NUTRITION PROGRAMS
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Nutrition Services section has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced price meals for those unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food Programs.
Participating schools, child care, and adult care centers have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
Application forms are currently being distributed to all households with a letter to parents, guardians, or adult participants. To apply for free or reduced price meals households should fill out the application and return it to their school or agency. Additional copies are available from the school principals or agency administrator. The information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time during the year by school or program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Participants from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Children who are members of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) assistance units, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) households are automatically eligible to receive free meals as are participants at adult care centers receiving Food Stamps, FDPIR, SSI, or Medicaid.
The same meals will be made available to all enrolled participants regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, and there is no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Non-pricing programs provide meals at no separate charge. Pricing programs provide free and reduced price meals to those meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Persons who believe they have been treated unfairly in receiving food services for any of these reasons should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
