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Free and/or Reduced Meal Program
Mesquite ISD provides free and reduced-priced cafeteria meals for students who qualify through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs.
Every student must re-apply each year, unless they receive a letter explaining they are already approved.
Already approved for benefits (no application needed)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will give the Food & Nutrition Service office a list of CURRENTLY ENROLLED MISD students receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program). The Food & Nutrition office will add those students to the meal program without applying. A letter will be mailed before school starts to the family at the address on the district’s computer system notifying them the student(s) that have been added to the meal program. If you receive a Direct Certification letter do not complete an online or paper application.
RELATED LINKS:
Pre-Pay for School Meals
Current Week Lunch Menu
A La Carte Menu Prices
Civil Right Statement | en español (PDF)
NEW Apply Online!
Early in August families may apply online anytime using an internet-enabled computer. An application can be completed and submitted in minutes. The student will obtain benefits quicker and the information is secure and confidential. Because of state requirements the schools will give each student a paper application the first week of school, but it is not needed if you apply online.
To apply online have either the student’s district assigned identification number, that is on report cards, OR social security number, which are highly recommended for quicker processing but not required. The name the student is enrolled with, not a short or nick name, the student’s birth date, school and grade are all required. You will receive a notification letter upon approval.
Click here to get started and follow the easy user-friendly steps.
Apply in-person at Service Center
Parents are welcome to come to the Food & Nutrition Services office located in the MISD Service Center at 800 E. Kearney, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to complete and submit their application for processing.
Apply by downloading and printing the application
Dowload the application by clicking here. A high quality printer will be needed to print a clear and precise application. The application will be scanned into an electronic format if it is not printed clearly, and the application will be returned.
Returning Students
If a student was on the meal program at the end of the last school year, their benefit will continue until a new application is processed that eligibility will take effective immediately OR end on October 5, 2011.
For more information on applications for free or reduced-price meals, contact the Food & Nutrition Services office at (972) 882-5512.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
De acuerdo con la ley federal y con las normas del
Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos
(USDA), esta institución tiene prohibida la discriminación
por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o
discapacidad. Para presentar una queja por discriminación,
escriba a: USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410 ó llame al 1 (800) 795-3272 ó al (202)
720-6382 (TTY). El USDA es un proveedor y empleador
que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
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