If you receive the income every two weeks, multiply the total gross income by 2.15. If you receive the income twice a month, multiply the total gross income by 2. The total income before taxes, Social Security, health benefits, union dues, or other deductions must be reported. Application forms are being sent from the schools to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch, an adult member of the household should fill out the application and return it to the school.
Additional forms are available at the principal's office in each school.
The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Applicants will receive notification of approval or denial within 10 days of submitting an application. If a household receives food stamps or TANF, only the child's name, food stamp or TANF case number and signature of adult household member are required on the application. If a food stamp or TANF case number has been listed for a household and food stamps or TANF is no longer received, it must be reported to the school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.