PUBLIC/PRESS RELEASE FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
The Department of Education (DOE) has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served
under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by an interested party.
The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from households whose income is at or below the
levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
INCOME CHART Effective from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
The Department of Education (DOE) has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to
pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school has
a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by an interested party.
The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from households
whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
INCOME CHART
Effective from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Free Meals Reduced-Price Meals
Family
Size Yearly Monthly
Twice
per
Month
Every
Two
Weeks Weekly
Family
Size Yearly Monthly
Twice
per
Month
Every
Two
Weeks Weekly
1 15,548 1,296 648 598 299 1 22,126 1,844 922 851 426
2 20,930 1,745 873 805 403 2 29,785 2,483 1,242 1,146 573
3 26,312 2,193 1,097 1,012 506 3 37,444 3,121 1,561 1,441 721
4 31,694 2,642 1,321 1,219 610 4 45,103 3,759 1,880 1,735 868
5 37,076 3,090 1,545 1,426 713 5 52,762 4,397 2,199 2,030 1,015
6 42,458 3,539 1,770 1,633 817 6 60,421 5,036 2,518 2,324 1,162
7 47,840 3,987 1,994 1,840 920 7 68,080 5,674 2,837 2,619 1,310
8 53,222 4,436 2,218 2,047 1,024 8 75,739 6,312 3,156 2,914 1,457
For Each Additional Household Member, Add:
+ 5,382 + 449 + 225 + 207 + 104 + 7,659 + 639 + 320 + 295 + 148
Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price
meals, households should fill out one application and return it to the school where the child is enrolled. The
information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at
any time during the school year by school or other program officials.
For DOE officials to determine eligibility, households receiving food stamps or TANF must list the child’s name, date
of birth, grade, school code and their food stamp or TANF case number and the signature and name of an adult
household member. Households not receiving food stamps or TANF must list: 1) the names of everyone in the
household; 2) the amount of income received by each person, how often the income is received and the source of the
income; 3) the name and social security number of either parent/guardian who is the primary wage earner or the adult
household member who signs the form or the word “none” if neither adult household member has a social security
number; and 4) the signature of an adult household member.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, the DOE will review applications and determine eligibility.
Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing
official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request for a hearing on the
decision either orally or in writing to:
Name of Hearing Official: Glenna Owens, SFA Director
Address: 1106 Koko Head Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone Number: (808) 733-8415 or toll-free 1-800-441-4845
In certain cases foster children are also eligible for school meal benefits. If a household has foster children living with
them and wishes to apply for them, the household should contact the school for more information.
The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility
and verifying data.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from
Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out
one application and return it to the school where the child is enrolled. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of
determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.
For DOE officials to determine eligibility, households receiving food stamps or TANF must list the child’s name, date of birth, grade, school code and their
food stamp or TANF case number and the signature and name of an adult household member. Households not receiving food stamps or TANF must list:
1) the names of everyone in the household; 2) the amount of income received by each person, how often the income is received and the source of the
income; 3) the name and social security number of either parent/guardian who is the primary wage earner or the adult household member who signs
the form or the word “none” if neither adult household member has a social security number; and 4) the signature of an adult household member.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, the DOE will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied
with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal
may make a request for a hearing on the decision either orally or in writing to:
Name of Hearing Official: Glenna Owens, SFA Director
Address: 1106 Koko Head Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone Number: (808) 733-8415 or toll-free 1-800-441-4845
In certain cases foster children are also eligible for school meal benefits. If a household has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for them,
the household should contact the school for more information.
The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call
(800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.~