Free & Reduced Meals for 2024-25

Don’t miss out: Apply for Free and Reduced meals today
Posted on 08/20/2024

As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to make sure EVERY STUDENT gets the nutritious meals they deserve.

If you haven’t yet completed a Free or Reduced Meal application, now’s the perfect time to do so! Completing the application takes less than 10 minutes, and you only need to complete one meal application per family.

Don't know if you'd qualify? Take our easy online quiz to help determine your eligibility!

To get started, download and complete the application form linked at the bottom of this email or simply complete it online through your SKYWARD Family Access account. Once you’ve finished, drop off the form at your child’s school or at the District Office at 26920 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA 98292.

Please note: Before you dive in, take a peek at your Family Access account to see if you’ve already been approved through a recent DSHS download. If you have, you should have received a confirmation email or letter, and there’s no need to fill out another application.

Those who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals may also receive additional benefits such as reduced fees and other perks, such as discounts on your utility bills. A consent form to share your eligibility status may be needed to receive these benefits.

We’ll have more details about meal distribution on our school and district websites before the first bell rings. Thank you for helping us ensure that every student starts the school year with a full tummy and a big smile!

For assistance, please email [email protected]

 

Why Choose School Meals?

  • It’s tasty! Healthy and well-balanced meals offered daily

  • It’s easy! Time saving and convenient for busy families

  • It’s affordable! A school breakfast and lunch cost less than what a family would pay at a grocery store and to prepare a similar meal. For example, the unit price per elementary lunch is $3.50 compared to $4.34 for the same ingredients at our local grocery stores.

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What makes a meal?

  • Stanwood-Camano School District follows strict USDA meal pattern requirements, to ensure all students are receiving healthy, well-balanced meals.

  • Breakfast includes: Entrée, fruit, juice, and milk

  • Lunch includes: Meat (or meat alternative), whole grains, milk, fruits, and vegetables