How to get free meals in the summer?
Schools and/or families may use any of the following methods to locate sites that serve free meals to children during the summer: 1 Call 211 2 Call 1 (866) 3Hungry or 1 (877) 8Hambre 3 Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877877 during the summer months 4 Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 97779. 5 Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Service website at www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks 6 Use the Site Locator App for smartphones - Rangeapp.org
What is USDA Summer Food Service Program?
The USDA Summer Food Service Program offers free meals for all children and teens, ages 18 and younger, at many locations throughout the community during the summer months while school is not in session.
Does Mars Area High School participate in the National School Lunch Program?
The District participates in the National School Lunch Program which offers discounted or free meals to eligible families. All children approved for free or reduced-price meals the previous year are automatically eligible for the first 30 days of the next school year. Note: Mars Area High School and Mars Area Middle School do not participate in ...
Can you charge for a meal in Mars Area School District?
À La Carte Items Cannot Be Charged — All Mars Area School District parents are advised that à la carte items may not be charged to a student’s school meal account if the account has a negative balance. Students may pay for à la carte items with cash if their meal account has a positive balance or by or using a student meal account with a positive balance. The District will always provide a student with a school meal regardless of his/her ability to pay. Questions may directed to the individual school cafeteria.
Does Mars Area High School have lunch?
Note: Mars Area High School and Mars Area Middle School do not participate in the National School Lunch Program; however, eligible students in Grades 7-12 may still apply for discounted or free meals. For an application specific to the High School and/or Middle School program, click on the "Free & Reduced Price Meals" link (at right).
Is Mars Area School District a discriminatory school district?
Mars Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate. on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap in its activities, programs. or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.
