Parent Resources

You can now apply online! All the children in a household are eligible for the Free and Reduced priced meals program if the household income is below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

• Children in Households with income at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines are entitled to receive free meals.

• Children are entitled to pay a reduced price (40¢ or less) for meals if their household income is above 130 percent but at or below 185 percent of these guidelines.

• All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, FDPIR or TANF are eligible for free meals.

• Foster children under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.

• Children participating in their school's Head Start program are eligible for free meals.

This program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service.

A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ($60,000 per year for a family of 4), or if at least one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

• Receives SNAP Benefits

• Receives Medicaid

• Receives Federal Public Housing Assistance

• Received Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Receives WIC

• Receives Lifeline

• Participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program

• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year

• 211 is a free, confidential service.

• Your call is answered by a trained professional.

• One call connects you with the appropriate resources you need in your community.

• It is efficient, fast and easy to use.

• No more wrong numbers or wasted time trying to find the right resource.

• It is always there for you—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• Translation services available in many languages.