Letter to Households Regarding Child Nutrition Programs

Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your child’s school offers nutritious meals every school day. These meals prepare children to learn and do their best at school. The meals/snacks available and the prices charged are as follows.

1. National School Lunch Program                                                     DOWNLOAD 08-09 APPLICATION
Elementary Full Price=$1.75; Elementary Reduced Price=$.40                      FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
Middle School Full Price=$2.10; Middle School Reduced Price=$.40                        (Download Now)
High School Full Price=$2.10; High School Reduced Price=$.40

2. School Breakfast Program
Elementary Full Price=$1.10; Elementary Reduced Price=$.30
Middle School Full Price=$1.30; Middle School Reduced Price=$.30
High School Full Price=$1.30; High School Reduced Price=$.30

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
No. Complete one application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to:
Determining Official: Cynthia Wormser
Address: 500 West Central Ave. Phone: 316-322-4827

2. Who can receive free meals?
Your child can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines. Also, free meals are available to most foster children and to children in households receiving benefits from Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Families (TAF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).

3. Can homeless, runaway and migrant children get free meals?
If you have not been informed that your child will get free meals, please call the person named below to see if the child qualifies.
Homeless Liaison or Migrant Coordinator: Norm Wilks
Phone: 316-322-4800

4. I got a letter saying my children are approved for free meals for this school year. Should I fill out an application?
Please carefully read the letter you got and follow the instructions. Call the school at the number listed above if you have questions.

5. Who can receive reduced price meals?
Your child can receive low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Income Chart below.

6. I receive WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits. Can my child get free meals?
Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for reduced price or free meals. Please fill out an application.

7. Will the information I give be checked?
Yes, we may ask you to send written proof of the information you give.

8. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later?
You may apply at any time during the school year if your household size goes up, income goes down, or if you start getting Food Stamps, TAF or other benefits. If you lose your job, your child may be able to get reduced price or free meals.

9. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application?
You should talk to a school official. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to:
Hearing Official: Norm Wilks
Address: 124 West Central Ave. Phone: 316-322-4800

10. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?
You or your child do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify your child to receive reduced price or free meals.

11. Who should I include as members of my household?
Include yourself, all children who live with you and all other people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends).

12. What if my income is not always the same?
List the amount that you normally receive BEFORE taxes or anything else is taken out. For example, if you normally receive $1,000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only got $900, put down that you get $1,000 per month. If you are normally paid for overtime, include it.

13. We are in the military; do we include our houseing allowance as income?
If your housing is part of the Military Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. All other housing allowances must be included in your gross income.


Children eligible for reduced price or free Child Nutrition Program benefits may also qualify for HealthWave, a program that provides health insurance for children at little or no cost. For more information, visit the HealthWave website (www.kansashealthwave.org) or call 1-800-792-4884, Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM or Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
People with hearing impairments may call TTY 1-800-792-4292.

If you have other questions or need help, call: 316-322-4827.
Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame al teléfono: 316-322-4827.
Si vous voudriez d’aide, contactez nous au numero: 316-322-4827

Sincerely,
Cynthia Wormser, Director of Foodservice

Household	Annually	Monthly	Weekly
1	$19,240	$1,604	$370
2	25,900	2,159	499
3	32,560	2,714	627
4	39,220	3,269	755
5	45,880	3,824	883
6	52,540	4,379	1,011
7	59,200	4,934	1,139
8	65,860	5,489	1,267
Each additional person add:	+6,660	+555	+129

USD 490 El Dorado located 124 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS 67042 announces its participation in the Child Nutrition Programs administered by the Kansas State Department of Education. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program benefits.

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