Richland One to continue free meals to all students in fall
July 20, 2016
During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than $400 per child in a school year. Parents will not have to complete any forms or other paperwork.
All 24,000 Richland One students will be able to eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper for free thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. This fall marks the second year of the district’s participation in the federal program.
The free meals, which follow federal guidelines for healthy school meals, will be provided at all 52 schools and centers in Richland One. Although meals are free for students, all adults, including staff and visitors, will have to pay for their school meals, which are still a bargain at just $2.25 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.
