Child Nutrition Application
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should complete an application?
- Why doesn't my school have school-wide free meals?
- How does my family qualify for benefits?
- Does an application need to be completed for each student?
- Do I still need to pay my student's negative balance if meals are now free at their school?
- What counts as income? Who is considered a member of my household?
- We are in the military. Do we report our income differently?
- What if some household members have no income to report?
- Do my children automatically qualify if we have a DSHS case number?
- Do I need to apply if my student(s) qualify for free lunch through a state program?
- If anyone in my household has a DSHS case number, will all children in my household qualify for free meals?
- How will we find out if we qualify?
- Are meals free while the application is pending?
- My student qualified last year. Do I need to apply every year?
- Can I apply at any time during the school year?
- My student qualifies, why are they being charged for milk?
- What is a reimbursable meal?
Who should complete an application?
Why doesn't my school have school-wide free meals?
How does my family qualify for benefits?
Does an application need to be completed for each student?
Do I still need to pay my student's negative balance if meals are now free at their school?
What counts as income? Who is considered a member of my household?
We are in the military. Do we report our income differently?
What if some household members have no income to report?
Do my children automatically qualify if we have a DSHS case number?
Do I need to apply if my student(s) qualify for free lunch through a state program?
If anyone in my household has a DSHS case number, will all children in my household qualify for free meals?
How will we find out if we qualify?
Are meals free while the application is pending?
My student qualified last year. Do I need to apply every year?
Can I apply at any time during the school year?
My student qualifies, why are they being charged for milk?
What is a reimbursable meal?
Contact Us
360-412-4446
foodnutrition@nthurston.k12.wa.us
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Fee Waiver
Your family may qualify for reduced or eliminated school fees!
Step 1
Complete a Child Nutrition Eligibility & Educational Benefits Application (formerly the Free & Reduced-Price Meals Application) for your household.
Step 2
Complete the Consent to Share Online Form in Skyward Family Access for each student in your household.
Once you have filled out both forms, our office staff will take it from there!