Saint Paul City Launches Saint Paul Bridge Fund

Press release from Saint Paul Public Schools:

The Saint Paul Bridge Fund is an emergency relief program administered by the City of Saint Paul for families with children and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Applications are due by Sunday, April 19, at 5 p.m. Grants will be awarded through a random selection process from a list of all applicants who apply by the deadline.

One of the ways that families can fulfill the documentation requirement is through their household’s free and reduced meal eligibility letters. Families with "free" lunch status are able to use the eligibility letter to support their Bridge Fund application.

There are two ways families can receive a copy of their eligibility letter:

1. Download or print it from SchoolCafe (Click here for instructions)
2. Request a copy of your eligibility letter by emailing Nutrition Services at ns@spps.org.

If you have questions about the application or guidelines, or need help applying, please call (651) 266-6565. City staff are available to help who speak English, Hmong, Spanish, Somali, Oromo and Karen.

This press release was produced by Saint Paul Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.