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Oregon School Breakfast and Lunch Program

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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Oregon and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=227

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Oregon Child Nutrition Office web site to learn more about the programs at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62

If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the programs, you can call the Oregon Department of Education at:
503-378-3569

TDD users can call:
503-378-2892

You can also contact your child's school to find out what meals are served and how to apply for free or reduced price school meals.

Managing Agency
Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov