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Schools in the KMC are already preparing for the 2009-2010 school year by re-registering students, and the KMC School Liaison Offices would like to contribute by getting students signed up early for the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.
Applications for school year 2009-2010 will be taken starting today.
The Student Meal Program is designed to meet federal requirements for nutritionally balanced meals and offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible children. The program is available to all children attending Department of Defense schools in the KMC.
Eligibility for receiving free or reduced-priced lunches is based on total family income and household size. With the Army and Air Force Exchange Service computerized tracking system, there is no distinction made between students – all will receive the same meals.
To qualify for free or reduced-price meals, families need to apply on an annual basis. As a result of applying the higher Alaska Guidelines, more families may qualify for the program.
For example, a master sergeant, with a single income, less than 18 years of service, with a total family size of four will qualify for the reduced student meal program. The family would save about $313.50 per child within a school year.
The application form (USAFE Form 400) can be obtained at any of the KMC schools, school liaison offices and online at www.e-publishing.af.mil.
Income Eligibility Guidelines are published online at www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/notices/iegs/IEGs08-09.pdf.
To turn in an application or to obtain more information, contact the school liaison office: 480-9374 or 06371-47-9374 for Ramstein and Landstuhl schools and 489-6771 or 0631-536-6771 for Kaiserslautern or Sembach schools.
(Courtesy of 435th MSG/SLO)
