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News112Nutrition encourages families in need to apply for free/reduced price mealsDistrict 112Nutrition reminds families facing a change in income during this economic downturn that applications for free and reduced price meals through the federal school meals program are accepted all year long. "Families of four making less than $39,220 are eligible for assistance under the federal program," said 112Nutrition coordinator Diane Timmers. "The application and a complete chart outlining eligible incomes based on family size is available on our website." Completed applications should be mailed to 112Nutrition, School District 112, District Education Center, 11 Peavey Road, Chaska, MN 55318. Applications can be dropped off with the receptionist at the District Education Center as well. "There is no reason for families to struggle to provide a nutritious lunch for their children each day," Timmers said. "We can take that pressure away with the tools the government offers through this program." 112Nutrition encourages families in need to apply for free/reduced lunch program District 112Nutrition reminds families facing a change in income during this economic downturn that applications for the federal free and reduced lunch program are accepted all year long. "Families of four making less than $39,220 are eligible for assistance under the federal program," said 112Nutrtion coordinator Diane Timmers. "A complete chart of outlining eligible incomes based on variety of family sizes and the application itself are available on our website." Completed applications should be mailed to 112Nutrition, School District 112, District Education Center, 11 Peavey Road, Chaska, MN 55318. Applications can be dropped off with the receptionist at the District Education Center as well. "There is no reason for families to struggle to provide a nutritious lunch for their children each day," Timmers said. "We can take that pressure away with the tools the government offers through this program." | ||||||||||||||
