Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs, can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have access to a school meals program. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Nevada, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $19,240 if one person lives in the household; $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; $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
To learn more about the program, please visit the Nevada Office of Child Nutrition and School Health website:
http://nde.doe.nv.gov/SMP.htm
You may also contact your local school district if you have other
inquiries regarding the program.
http://nde.doe.nv.gov/SD.htm
Managing Agency
Nevada
http://www.nv.gov
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