Economically Disadvantaged
One or more of the following indicates a secondary or postsecondary student who would be an economically disadvantaged individual:
An individual whose family income is at or below the national poverty level.
The individual or the individual’s family receives public assistance.
The individual qualifies for the free or reduced school lunch program.
The individual participates in a federally or state funded program of economically
disadvantaged youth.
The individual lives in a “foster home”.
Eligible for free and reduced lunch, including direct certification.
Facts & Information About Economically Disadvantaged Youth
Local Food & Economic Resources
WCPSS Food Resources: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/16591
Dorcas Ministries: https://dorcascary.org/ Dorcas serves families that live in or go to school in Cary or Morrisville. Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Job Training, Childcare, Education, Cary Parks & Rec
Western Wake Crisis Ministries: http://wwcm.org/ WWCM serves people living in Apex, New Hill, or Friendship. Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Referrals to other agencies
Western Wake Crisis Ministry Resource List: http://wwcm.org/our-services/resources/
White Oak Foundation (Apex): http://whiteoakfoundationnc.org
Food Resources:
https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/nc-cary
https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/nc-apex
https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/nc-raleigh
The Point Church (Cary): http://pointchurch.com/ministries/carecenter/care-pantry/
White Plains United Methodist Church (Cary): http://wpumc.com/community/food-pantry-support/
Food Stamps and EBT: http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/social/food/Pages/default.aspx
Wake County Schools Free/Reduced Lunch Forms: https://www.wcpss.net/meals
Wake County Food Resources: http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/social/food/Pages/foodreferrals.aspx
References:
https://blog.icevonline.com/special-populations-icev-economically-disadvantaged
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Special_Populations__Secondary_Executive_Summary_662327_7.pdf