SCHOOL LUNCH HELP | 2003-2004

Through various federal programs, free and reduced-price school meals, snacks and milk are available for pupils unable to pay the full price. Children from households with income at or below the following guidelines may be eligible for assistance. Household size includes adults and children living in the home. Parents must fill out applications, available at their child's school buildings. Call your school for further details. Free health care may also be available from the state to children who fall within these guidelines. For health care information call (800) 324-8680 or visit www.state.oh.us/odjfs/ohp/bcps/hshf/index.stm.
For a household of one person: free meals, $11,674; reduced-price meals, $16,613.For a household of two people: free meals, $15,756; reduced-price meals, $22,422.For a household of three people: free meals, $19,838; reduced-price meals, $28,231.For a household of four people: free meals, $23,920; reduced-price meals, $34,040.For a household of five people: free meals, $28,002; reduced-price meals, $39,849.For a household of six people: free meals, $32,084; reduced-price meals, $45,658.For a household of seven people: free meals, $36,166; reduced-price meals, $51,467.For a household of eight people: free meals, $40,248; reduced-price meals, $57,276.For households larger than eight people: free meals, $40,248 plus $4,082 per additional person; reduced-price meals, $57,276 plus $5,809 per additional person.If you believe you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against, file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; or call (202) 720-5964.