Free & Reduced
● Please, submit ONE application per household, even if you have students at several different schools.
● Children in households receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Ohio Works First (OWF) will automatically receive free meals thru Direct Certification.
● Applications submitted during the first week of school can take several weeks to process.
● If a student received an approved Free & Reduced meal application or Direct Certification for the 2023-24 school year and wishes to continue to receive Free & Reduced meals for 2024-25, submit a new application.
Applications are now being accepted for school year 2024-25
Reasons:
1 - A student could qualify for a fee waiver.
2 - Application status will carry over into the next coming school year for a short time before changing into a paid status.
● Submit an application at any time during school year.
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION (2024 -2025 form)
https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications
● If you need help in filling out the Free & Reduced Price School Meals Family Application or have questions you may call the number below for assistance.
Food & Nutrition Contact Information:
Winnie Jacks, Food Service Supervisor
jacks@bcs-k12.org
820 Ludlow Road
Bellefontaine,Ohio 43311
937-593-9060
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.