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Newark Unified School District - National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs

National School Lunch/Breakfast Program at Newark Unified School District starting August 25, 2016. Apply online, it's easy and fast.

School Year 2016-2017

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Newark Unified School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM and/or SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM. Each school and/or the District/Agency’s Central Office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party on request.

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Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price meals. To apply, complete one application for all children in the household and submit to the school for processing. Additional copies are available at the school office or you may apply online at www.heartlandapps.com. Households may submit an application at any time during the school year. Information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials.

Children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if their household income is less than or equal to the Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below, which will be used to determine eligibility for meals benefits. These guidelines are effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and can be viewed on our website at, https://nusd-ca.schoolloop.com...

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