JCSB Food Service Office
        4302 Liddon Street
        Marianna, Florida  32446
        850-482-9958
     

        Print the Instructions for completing the Free & Reduced Lunch Application

        Print the Free & Reduced Lunch Application

        Please read the Parent Letter below for important information regarding the Free & Reduced
        Application:

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn.  The Jackson County School District offers a choice of healthy meals each school day.  Children may participate in lunch and breakfast at every school site. Breakfast cost is $0.00 for all students; Elementary lunch costs $1.75; Middle and High School lunch costs $2.00.  Some children may also get meals free or at a reduced price.  Reduced price for lunch is $.40. Your children must pay for meals until your family application has been approved. You will be notified by mail when your application has been processed. All meals served must meet nutrition standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  If your child has a disability as defined by the Americans With Disability Act and that disability prevents your child from eating the regular school meal, the school will make any substitutions prescribed by a medical professional at no extra charge.  The school is not required to make a substitution for a food allergy unless the allergy meets the definition of disability.  Please contact us for further information at (850) 482-9958.

1. Do I need to fill out an application for each child?  No.  Complete the application to apply for free or reduced price meals.  Use one Free & Reduced Price Meals 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 COMPLETED APPLICATION TO YOUR SCHOOL OFFICE OR THE FOOD SERVICE OFFICE.

 2. Who can get free meals? Children in households getting Food Stamps or TANF and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free price meals if your household income is within the free limits of the Federal Income Guidelines.

 3. Can homeless, runaway, and migrant children get free meals? Please call (850) 482-1200 to see if your children qualify, if you have not been informed that they will get free meals.

 4. Who can get reduced priced meals? Your children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced priced limits on the Federal Income Chart, shown on this application.

 5. Should I fill out an application if I got a letter this school year saying my children are approved for free or reduced priced meals? Please read the letter you get carefully and follow the instructions. Call (850) 482-9958 if you have any questions.

 6. I get WIC. Can my child(ren) get free meals? Children in a household participating in WIC may or may not be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Please fill out an application.

 7. Will the form be verified?

YES, Your child’s eligibility may be checked at any time during the school year.  School officials may ask you to provide documents showing that your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals.

 8. Can I apply for free and reduced price meals later?

YES, You may apply for free or reduced price meals any time during the school year.  If you are not eligible now, but have a change in the size or income of your household, you may complete another application.

9. Can I appeal the school’s decision?

YES, You may talk with a school official if you do not agree with the school’s decision on your application or the results of verification.  You may also ask for a Fair Hearing by contacting:  Deputy Superintendent Larry Moore, P.O. Box 5958 Marianna, FL  32447 or call (850) 482-1200 

10. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your children do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify.

11. Will the information on my form be kept confidential?

YES, School officials use the information on the application to decide if your child should receive free or reduced price meals.  Unless you indicate otherwise by marking Part 7 of the Application, the information on the free and reduced price meal application may be used by the school system to determine if your child is eligible for other programs.

You will be notified when your application is approved or denied. Once approved, your application will be valid for the entire school year.

2903 Jefferson Street | Marianna, Florida 32446 | Phone: (850) 482-1200 | Fax: (850) 482-1299

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