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> Texas School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Program Description:
The Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Division administers the National School Lunch (NSLP) and School Breakfast Programs (SBP) for Public Schools. The goal of the NSLP and SBP is to safeguard the health and well being of school children by establishing good eating habits through the availability of adequate food. Public and nonprofit schools, residential child care institutions, juvenile correctional institutions, and boarding schools may participate in these programs.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Texas 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://deleon.tea.state.tx.us/SDL/Forms/
Program Contact Information:
For additional information on the programs, please visit:
http://netx.squaremeals.com/snp/index.html
For more information regarding the programs, please call toll-free:
1-888-839-5437
Or:
512-463-2076
Or send an e-mail to:
nslp@dhs.state.tx.us
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:
Texas
http://www.state.tx.us
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