In Arkansas, filling out the Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Application can provide benefits beyond just school meals. The Arkansas Department of Education specifically encourages all eligible families to apply because it can help with:
Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for eligible students.
Free ACT testing for eligible students.
Free concurrent (college) credit opportunities for eligible students, which can reduce the cost of earning college credits while in high school.
Discounted internet service and access to certain other support programs, when available.
Additional funding for your child's school, which can support educational programs, teachers, technology, tutoring, and other student services.
A few important things to know:
Completing the application does not affect your SNAP benefits.
Your household information is kept confidential and is used only for determining eligibility and administering related programs.
Even if your child's school serves meals to all students at no charge, the school may still ask families to complete an income form because it helps determine eligibility for funding and other student benefits.
Contact the office today to get a application, online https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/ under Child Nutrition Services or Tina Byrd, tbyrd@jasper.k12.ar.us 870-446-2223 https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=OTdlMGU4MWItMzliMS00YjM5LWI3ZWMtMTZiNmJlMmY0MjYz