How does my child access the School Lunch Program during distance learning?

During the distance learning period, school meals will be served by our Child Nutrition Department in accordance with the distribution guidelines typical during the regular school year. Breakfast is served free to all participants and lunch is provided based on the family’s eligibility status (paid, free, or reduced-price).

Breakfast and lunch will be served daily, at one time, on a drive-thru/walk-up basis. Meals are only available to students who are presently enrolled in the Laveen School District. Student identification is required to obtain meals and will be scanned upon receiving food. Meal payments will be deducted from your child’s account if you are on paid or reduced-price status.

Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications

Free and reduced price meals are available to students who qualify. Families that satisfy the income standard prescribed under section 9(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)) will qualify for reduced-price, or free-price school meals. Under section 9(b), the income limit for reduced-price school meals is 185 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines, as adjusted. Section 9(b) also requires that these guidelines be revised annually. The income guidelines can be found on school meal applications.

How to Apply

Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. In accordance with CDC guidelines related to COVID-19, we request that parents & guardians apply online through EZMealApp.com to ensure a quick, safe and contact-less application process. Applications must be submitted annually and may take up to 10 business days to process.

Paper Application

English Application

Spanish Application