Because the US Dept of Agriculture has been providing free meals to all students this year, applications for free and reduced meals declined significantly this year.
There are two concerns related to this drastic drop in applications:
- If the program ends unexpectedly, families who could qualify for these meals (but haven’t yet applied) might not get the assistance they need.
- Schools receive special funding to support student needs based on the school’s free and reduced meal participation. At the current rate of applications, the special funding for the 2021-22 school year will drop dramatically, having a significant negative impact on services to students.
To apply, log into SmartSchoolK12 to access your child’s lunch account and complete the online application. You may also request a paper copy by calling 763-391-7129.
Free and Reduced Meals - Income Eligibility Guidelines
Use the income chart below to see if you qualify for the free or reduced-price meal program; the headers indicate salaries. Effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021:
|
Household Size |
Annual |
Month |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Week |
|
1 |
$23,606 |
$1,968 |
$984 |
$908 |
$454
|
|
2 |
31,894 |
2,658 |
1,329 |
1,227 |
614
|
|
3 |
40,182 |
3,349 |
1,675 |
1,546 |
773
|
|
4 |
48,470 |
4,040 |
2,020 |
1,865 |
933
|
|
5 |
56,758 |
4,730 |
2,365 |
2,183 |
1,092
|
|
6 |
65,046 |
5,421 |
2,711 |
2,502 |
1,251
|
|
7 |
73,334 |
6,112 |
3,056 |
2,821 |
1,411
|
|
8 |
81,622 |
6,802 |
3,401 |
3,140 |
1,570
|
|
For each additional family member, add: |
$8,288 |
$691 |
$346 |
$319 |
$160 |