Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Missouri 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 information on the Missouri School Breakfast and Lunch program
please visit:
http://dese.mo.gov/divadm/food/Programs_Index.html
If you have further questions on these programs, please contact the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at:
573-751-3526
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.
Managing Agency
Missouri
http://www.mo.gov/
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