Free and Reduced Price Meal Program
If you haven’t yet completed a Free or Reduced Meal application, now’s the perfect time to do so! Completing the application takes less than 10 minutes, and you only need to complete one meal application per family.
Don't know if you'd qualify? Take our easy online quiz to help determine your eligibility!
To get started, download and complete the application form linked at the bottom of this email or simply complete it online through your SKYWARD Family Access account. Once you’ve finished, drop off the form at your child’s school or at the District Office at 26920 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA 98292.
Please note: Before you dive in, take a peek at your Family Access account to see if you’ve already been approved through a recent DSHS download. If you have, you should have received a confirmation email or letter, and there’s no need to fill out another application.
Those who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals may also receive additional benefits such as reduced fees and other perks, such as discounts on your utility bills. A consent form to share your eligibility status may be needed to receive these benefits.
We’ll have more details about meal distribution on our school and district websites before the first bell rings. Thank you for helping us ensure that every student starts the school year with a full tummy and a big smile!
Questions?
Please email jdahl@stanwood.wednet.edu
More resources
Additional Language Versions Available
The USDA has also provided a template to assist in serving households where English/Spanish is not spoken as a primary language. Households may download these resources directly to be filled out and submitted to their local school district. In addition to the application form, each translated packet also includes application instructions and a parent letter/FAQ. For additional languages please follow this link:
Foreign Language Application Translation
Running Start Students
We recognize that local programs and colleges offer a discount if students show proof of qualifying for the Free & Reduced Meal program. In order to qualify, running start students must be on campus attending a class either prior to or following a scheduled meal service. If your running start student does not meet these guidelines they will not qualify for the Free & Reduced Program and we cannot provide a letter stating they do. However, I can create a letter that indicates your student "would" qualify if they were on campus. To request a letter for your running start student, please contact Jennifer Dahl, Food Services Secretary at (360) 629-1411 or by email at jdahl@stanwood.wednet.edu.
Need a copy of your Eligibility Letter?
Eligibility letters are available on the Primary Guardian's (first name listed on SKYWARD) Family Access account, under Food Service, Eligibility Letters (found on the top of the page). SKYWARD Family Access account information can be obtained by contacting your child's school secretary. Once logged into Family Access, if your letter is not showing, please contact Jennifer Dahl, Food Services Secretary at (360)-629-1411 or by email at jdahl@stanwood.wednet.edu
Confidentiality
The information provided by families on the free and reduced price application will be used only for determining eligibility for meal or milk benefits and verification of eligibility and is considered highly confidential. All students eating school meals receive the same lunch cards, meals, etc. Students on the program will not be identified as they gather their meals and go through the lunch line. Access to the information provided by households on their applications or through direct certification is limited to certain local, state, and federal officials.