Program Description
The Virginia School Breakfast and Lunch Programs are Federally assisted meal programs, which provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to school aged children. The Virginia Department of Education, School Nutrition Programs, administers the program at the state level, which operates the program through agreements with local school districts. Participating schools must serve breakfasts and lunches that meet Federal nutrition standards, and must provide free and reduced-price meals to eligible children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Virginia and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $25,900 if two people live in the household; $32,560 if three people live in the household; $39,220 if four people live in the household; $45,880 if five people live in the household; $52,540 if six people live in the household, or $59,200 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,660 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For additional information on these programs, please
visit:
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Finance/Nutrition/programs.html
To find a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Virginia
School Breakfast and National School Lunch, and to find the coordinator of
the program in your county, please go to:
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Finance/Nutrition/faq.html
You can also contact your child's school to find out what meals are
served and how to apply for free or reduced price school
meals.
A list of all Virginia counties linking to corresponding schools in
that county is available at:
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/
Managing Agency
Virginia
http://www.myvirginia.org
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