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Your child(ren) may qualify for free milk and/or meals. To apply for free milk and/or meals, use the Household Eligibility Application, which is enclosed. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. If you do not qualify for free milk and/or meals, the current prices are: Milk $   ; Lunch $    \nReturn the completed application to:  \nYour child(ren) may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.  \n\n| Income Eligibility Guidelines\u003Cbr>Effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027\u003Cbr>130% Federal Poverty Guideline |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |\n| 1 | 20,748 | 1,729 | 865 | 798 | 399 |\n| 2 | 28,132 | 2,345 | 1,173 | 1,082 | 541 |\n| 3 | 35,516 | 2,960 | 1,480 | 1,366 | 683 |\n| 4 | 42,900 | 3,575 | 1,788 | 1,650 | 825 |\n| 5 | 50,284 | 4,191 | 2,096 | 1,934 | 967 |\n| 6 | 57,668 | 4,806 | 2,403 | 2,218 | 1,109 |\n| 7 | 65,052 | 5,421 | 2,711 | 2,502 | 1,251 |\n| 8 | 72,436 | 6,037 | 3,019 | 2,786 | 1,393 |\n| For each additional household member, add: | 7,384 | 616 | 308 | 284 | 142 |\n\nBelow are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.  \n1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Complete the application to apply for free milk and/or meals. Use one Household Eligibility Application for all students in your household per district. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to the school.  \n2. WHO CAN GET FREE MILK AND/OR MEALS? All children in households receiving benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and/or individual foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals, regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant also qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your child will get free meals, please contact your school to see if your child(ren) qualifies.  \n3. A MEMBER OF MY HOUSEHOLD RECEIVED SNAP OR TANF BENEFITS. THE SCHOOL SENT A LETTER STATING THAT MY CHILD IS AUTOMATICALLY APPROVED FOR FREE MILK AND/OR MEALS BASED ON  \nDIRECT CERTIFICATION. DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING MORE TO ENSURE THAT MY CHILD RECEIVES FREE MILK AND/OR MEALS? No. You do not need to do anything more to receive free milk and/or meals for your child. If you have students not listed on the letter, contact the school immediately. If you do not wish to receive the free meals, you should follow the steps outlined in the letter from the school to notify school personnel immediately.  \n4. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school has already told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.  \n5. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILD(REN) GET FREE MILK AND/OR MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free milk and/or meals. Please fill out the enclosed application and return the completed application to the school.  \n6. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDRENQUALIFY AS HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your household lack a permanent address? Are you saying together in a shelter, hotel, or other temporary housing arrangement? 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