Meal assistance is available to households each year.  Households are encouraged to complete a free and reduced meal application before the start of the school year to avoid unpaid meal charges.  Meal assistance does not carry over so a new application must be submitted each year.  Only one application needs to be submitted per household.  Applications will be processed within 10 days of receiving the application.  Once the application is processed households will receive an email notice with their eligibility status for the school year.   The Food and Nutrition Services Department will directly certify students who receive SNAP, TANF, and some Medicaid as well as those students who are certified as homeless, migrant, or a ward of the state (foster children).  Households who are directly certified will be notified via email before the start of the school year and do not need to complete an application.  Applications may be submitted online or you may obtain a paper application by contacting the school or visiting our website.

Students who are not approved for free or reduced-price meal benefits before the start of the school year will be classified as paid status.  Meal charges accrued before the approval of a free and reduced meal application will be the responsibility of the household. 

For any questions regarding the application please call 812-623-2291 ext. 13809 or email caerhart@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us