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Huffman ISD provides free and reduced-price meals for students who qualify according to federal guidelines. Regular prices for EC through fifth grade are, breakfast, $1, and lunch, $1.60; and for grades six through 12, breakfast $1, and lunch $1.85. Reduced prices are 30 cents for breakfast, and 40 cents for lunch.
Completed applications should be returned to Margaret Lewis, P.O. Box 2390, Huffman TX 77336. For information call 281-324-1845, Ext. 1102.
Parents who disagree with the school’s decision on eligibility should first talk to school officials. To request a hearing write to Kathy Krenek, P.O. Box 2390, Huffman TX 77336; or call 281-324-1127.
Answers to the following questions are the same for all districts, according to federal guidelines.
Is it necessary to submit an application for each child in a family?
No. Complete one application for all students in the household. Include all required information. Incomplete applications cannot be approved.
Who is eligible for free meals?
Children from households who receive food stamps or TANF can get free meals regardless of income. The benefit letter from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepted as documentation for free meals. Those who have not already received a letter from the school stating eligibility can take the HHSC letter to the Child Nutrition Office for confirmation. Students can get free meals if the household income meets the Federal Income Guidelines and a complete application is submitted. Head Start students and most foster children can also qualify for free meals.
Is it necessary for those who received letters this school year stating approval for the free or reduced-price meals program to submit an application?
In most cases, no. However, the letter should be read carefully and the instructions followed. Those with questions should call the school.
Can homeless, runaway or migrant children get free meals?
Yes. Those who have not been notified of free status in those categories can call numbers listed below under the district in which they live.
Who is eligible for reduced-price meals?
Students from families whose household income is within the Federal Guidelines included in the application packet.
Can children from households in the WIC program get free meals?
Children in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Submit an application.
Is the application information investigated?
Yes. Written proof may also be required.
Can those who do not qualify apply again later?
Yes. Applications can be made at any time during the school year if household size increases, or income decreases; or if the household starts getting food stamps, TANF, or other benefits.
Will an application be accepted if someone in the household is not a U.S. citizen?
Yes. Citizenship is not required.
Who is included as members of the household?
Everyone living in the home, related or not.
What if the income is not always the same?
List the amount normally received.
Should military families include their housing allowance as income?
If housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization initiative, they need not report the housing allowance as income. All other allowances must be included.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY).
Completed applications should be returned to Margaret Lewis, P.O. Box 2390, Huffman TX 77336. For information call 281-324-1845, Ext. 1102.
Parents who disagree with the school’s decision on eligibility should first talk to school officials. To request a hearing write to Kathy Krenek, P.O. Box 2390, Huffman TX 77336; or call 281-324-1127.
Answers to the following questions are the same for all districts, according to federal guidelines.
Is it necessary to submit an application for each child in a family?
No. Complete one application for all students in the household. Include all required information. Incomplete applications cannot be approved.
Who is eligible for free meals?
Children from households who receive food stamps or TANF can get free meals regardless of income. The benefit letter from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepted as documentation for free meals. Those who have not already received a letter from the school stating eligibility can take the HHSC letter to the Child Nutrition Office for confirmation. Students can get free meals if the household income meets the Federal Income Guidelines and a complete application is submitted. Head Start students and most foster children can also qualify for free meals.
Is it necessary for those who received letters this school year stating approval for the free or reduced-price meals program to submit an application?
In most cases, no. However, the letter should be read carefully and the instructions followed. Those with questions should call the school.
Can homeless, runaway or migrant children get free meals?
Yes. Those who have not been notified of free status in those categories can call numbers listed below under the district in which they live.
Who is eligible for reduced-price meals?
Students from families whose household income is within the Federal Guidelines included in the application packet.
Can children from households in the WIC program get free meals?
Children in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Submit an application.
Is the application information investigated?
Yes. Written proof may also be required.
Can those who do not qualify apply again later?
Yes. Applications can be made at any time during the school year if household size increases, or income decreases; or if the household starts getting food stamps, TANF, or other benefits.
Will an application be accepted if someone in the household is not a U.S. citizen?
Yes. Citizenship is not required.
Who is included as members of the household?
Everyone living in the home, related or not.
What if the income is not always the same?
List the amount normally received.
Should military families include their housing allowance as income?
If housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization initiative, they need not report the housing allowance as income. All other allowances must be included.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY).
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