Enfield Posts School Lunch Eligibility Policy

Enfield Public Schools has announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs or free milk served under the Special Milk Program.

Local school officials have adopted the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility.

The income guidelines shown in the picture stream above will be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 for determining eligibility of participants for free and reduced-price meals and free milk in the Child Nutrition Programs.

The income calculations are made based on the following formulas: Monthly income is calculated by dividing the annual income by 12; twice monthly income is computed by dividing annual income by 24; income received every two weeks is calculated by dividing annual income by 26; and weekly income is computed by dividing annual income by 52. All numbers are rounded upward to the next whole dollar.

Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents. To apply for free or reduced-price meals or free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office at each school.

More information about the school nutrition program is available at www.enfieldschools.org.