Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
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Apply for Family Education Benefit for Discounted Meals. Must re apply after July 1 every school year.
New applications are needed every school year after July 1. Paper copies are printed and available at every school and at our office 6061 NE State Hwy U, Hamilton, MO 64644.
Your child(ren) may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household gross, before taxes, income falls within the limits on the Federal Income Chart.
Households receiving MO SNAP benefits may automatically qualify for free meals. Families will be notified by August 1, 2024 if benefits have been matched with Missouri Department of Social Services. If notified of benefits, families do not need to fill out a meal application.
Please use the link below to download and print the application. Once completed, you can either mail it or drop it off at the New York R-IV School District Office.
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DESE Free and Reduced Price Information
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact:
Bryan O'Neal
Federal Programs Coordinator
816-583-2563
Missouri SuN Bucks’ – New Program to Help Families Access Food During the Summer
Missouri SuN Bucks’ – New Program to Help Families Access Food During the Summer
Most eligible children will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply; however, households who need to apply can submit the application online by August 31, 2024. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application.
Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card. Criteria for automatic eligibility includes:
The household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance,
The child is age 7-17 and in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or
The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.
For additional information, resources, and frequently asked questions about the Missouri SuN Bucks program, please visit the DSS SuN Bucks webpage.
NOTE: If families have more questions about the program, please direct them to subscribe for email alerts. DSS will send out information to individuals who subscribe.
Pursuant to the authority granted under Section 13(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Missouri has been approved to administer Summer EBT in 2024. This new program is a dedication and commitment between the lead agency, the Department of Social Services, along with DESE. The approved plan provides Missouri children who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals the opportunity to receive critical nutrition benefits this summer.
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