Meal Applications

2024-2025 Meal Application Now Are Available

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for applications and instructions

Parents and/or guardians must re-apply each school year for the free & reduced meal program.

Even if your child doesn't plan to eat school lunches, it is important to fill out the free/reduced priced meal program application to ensure our schools and families receive the available resources.

To apply, an adult household member needs to complete an application to determine eligibility.

One application should be used to list all children in the household.

Eligibility is determined by household size and income criteria. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels set by the USDA Child Nutrition Program are eligible. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals regardless of income and should be included on your application. All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP (food stamps), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or TANF, can get free meals regardless of your income.

Please remember that it is the parent's responsibility to make sure the District Office Food & Nutrition office receives the application. Each application can take up to 10 days to process. Benefits do not begin until the date your application is approved and you are responsible for all meals purchased prior to that date.

Print the application, fill it out completely with signature and bring it or mail it to the Child Nutrition Office located at 6901 Panther Path, Room 108, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 or return the application to your child's school. Please call Denise Vaughn at 928-759-5013 if you have any questions.

Applications are also available in English and Spanish at each school's office and from the school cafeterias.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request

It’s More Than a Meal Application!

The free/reduced priced meal program affects a variety of areas unrelated to school meals, including school funding, college application fees, SAT fees, sports fees and MORE. Even if your child doesn't plan to eat school lunches, it is important to fill out the free/reduced priced meal program application to ensure our schools and families receive the available resources.

ALL HUSD FAMILIES ARE BEING ASKED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION OR TO CHECK THE BOX TO OPT-OUT OF THE FREE/REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM

• You may obtain application forms from your school site office or at the Child Nutrition Office, located at 6411 North Robert Road in Prescott Valley AZ. 86314 or at any school cafeteria or school office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fill out an application for each child?

No, you can fill out one form for multiple children in the same household.

Who will know that our family submitted an application?

Our system is confidential. Even if your child qualifies and chooses to eat lunch in the cafeteria, the breakfast and lunch process is the same as a student who is paying full price.

Do I still need to fill out a form if I qualify for other state benefits?

No, if you have received a letter from HUSD Child Nutrition stating that your child qualifies for free meals.

Yes, if you are receiving state benefits but have not received a letter from HUSD Child Nutrition. Receiving state benefits does not automatically qualify your child for free meals.

Do I have to list a social security number?

If you do not have a social security number, check the box that states that you don’t have one; otherwise you only have to give the last 4 digits of your social security number which is kept strictly confidential and not shared with any organization or persons.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request