Announced North Carolina public school officials announced their policy for free milk for children unable to pay the full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. Each school and the office of each school food authority have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school.
The information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility. School program officials may verify household income at any time during the school year. Households that list a food stamp or WFFA case number must report when the household no longer receives these benefits. Also, if a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels shown above.