Free, Reduced Meal Signups Open For Pasco County Kids

LAND O’ LAKES, FL — Pasco County parents who need a little help making sure their kids get hot meals during the school year are being reminded that the time to apply is now. This district is continuing to accept applications for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year online.

“Under the National School Lunch Act, families who are below federal income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-priced meal benefits,” an email from the district explained. Even if families qualified in the past, new applications are required at the start of every year, the district reminded. Only one application per household is required though.

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Parents who have received letters stating their children are directly certified do not need to apply.

Parents who need help paying for school lunches can fill out all the forms on the district’s website. The application process generally takes less than 30 minutes, depending on a household size. Applications are processed generally within 10 working days, but online processing tends to be a little faster.

To sign up for find out more, visit Pasco County Schools online.

Parents with questions about the free and reduced-price meal program are asked to contact Megan Sexton, Food and Nutrition Services finance specialist, at 813-794-2480.

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