Back to school means back to school meals! Please help spread the word to families that their children might qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals.  You never know who might need a little extra help!

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Apply online with ACCESS NYC (NYC only) 

Income eligibility guidelines, application, and other information are available in the 2012-2013 NYSED Policy Booklet.   

Do you know families who need help filling out an application or need additional help with food at home?   

The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) may be in your area to help.  NOEP provides free and confidential services, including pre-screenings and application assistance for government nutrition assistance programs. Contact your local NOEP today. 

With the passage of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, the face of school lunch and breakfast is changing this year. Across the country, major improvements are being made to transform school meals and provide students with healthier and more nutritious food.   

Get ready for exciting changes to school meals this school year!   

• Find out more about the new school meal nutrition standards from FRAC.  
• Check out USDA's School Day Just Got Healthier Toolkit: a great resource to learn more and get involved.

The federal government recently released the 2012-2013 income eligibility guidelines and reimbursement rates for child nutrition programs.   

Check out the guidelines and rates for all child nutrition programs from the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).   

For information specific to New York:  

New York State Education Department: Eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals and  reimbursement rates.

New York State Department of Health: Eligibility for CACFP and reimbursement for day care centers or day care homes.