School District Reminds Parents Free Student Meals For All Ended June 30th

Staff Writer

The Bensalem School District is reminding parents that free breakfast and lunch for ALL Bensalem students has ended as of the end of June this year. The waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture which allowed the suspension of the eligibility requirements for the National School Lunch Program expired at the end of June.

This waiver enabled all Bensalem Students to receive free breakfast and lunch, regardless of the family’s economic status.

Free breakfast and lunch for all had been available to Bensalem students since March of 2020.

The Bensalem School District Food Service Department’s Free Summer Meals Program is still available through August 12th, with their Owls On The Go Summer Lunch Bus running until August 11th. The program is open to all children from 1 to 18.

To be considered for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year

In order for any student to be considered for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year, an application must be completed to determine eligibility.

The online application is safe, secure, and private. To apply, visit www.schoolcafe.com.

If you are eligible for SNAP or TANF

All children in households eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits do not need to apply and will receive a confirmation letter from the district by mid-August.

School District Meal Pricing for the 2022-2023 school year

Students may purchase breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria.

Breakfast available in all schools – $1.75
Reduced Priced Breakfast – $.30
Milk – $.50
Elementary Lunch – $3.00
Secondary Lunch – $3.50
Reduced Priced Lunch – $.40

If you have any questions about your family’s eligibility, please e-mail Mrs. Kesselman at skesselman@bensalemsd.org or call 215-750-2800, ext. 4080. NOTE: Offices are open Monday to Thursday during the summer.

Additional information is available on our website in the Food Services section at https://www.bensalemsd.org/apps/pages/foodserviceinfo.

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