Copies of the new policy are available at school offices
The San Benito County Office of Education staff have released
the 2008-2009 policy for free and reduced-price meals for county
schools. The policy includes Aromas-San Juan schools, Hollister
elementary schools, San Benito High School, San Andreas
Continuation and Santa Ana Opportunity Schools and Spring Grove.
The rural schools are also included.
Copies of the new policy are available at school offices
The San Benito County Office of Education staff have released the 2008-2009 policy for free and reduced-price meals for county schools. The policy includes Aromas-San Juan schools, Hollister elementary schools, San Benito High School, San Andreas Continuation and Santa Ana Opportunity Schools and Spring Grove. The rural schools are also included.
Children whose families receive or are enrolled in the food stamps program, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Kinship Guardianship Assistance, or food distribution on Indian reservations are automatically eligible for free meals, regardless of income. Families with a foster child may file a separate application where income is based on the “personal use” income of the children.
Applications and a letter explaining the program have been sent home to families, but are also available in the principal’s office of each school. Applications are accepted throughout the school year so families are encouraged to contact the school if a household member becomes unemployed or if the family size increases.
Below are the income eligibility requirements for free and reduced-price meals for 2008-2009.
Free lunches eligibility
Household size/weekly income
1 – $260
2 – $350
3 – $440
4 – $530
5 – $620
6 – $710
7 – $800
8 – $890
For each additional family member, add $90.
Reduced-price eligibility
Household size/weekly income
1 – $370
2 – $499
3 – $627
4 – $755
5 – $883
6 – $1,011
7 – $1,139
8 – $1,267
For each additional family member, add $129.
