Food/Nutrition
> West Virginia School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Program Description:
Each day public schools across the State of West Virginia serve more than 180,000 students healthy, well-balanced meals through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. 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 West 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 $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household, $61,550 if seven people live in the household;$68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ed_directory/
Program Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding the programs please call the West Virginia Office of Children at:
304-558-2708
Or visit them on the web at:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/directory/office/Office+of+Child+Nutrition/
Managing Agency:
West Virginia
http://www.wv.gov
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