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Free and Reduced Meal Information

Summer Meal Programs  

Good nutrition is essential for effective learning every day, all year long. Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does the need for good nutrition. Summer meal programs help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months. The resources listed below can help families access summer meals.

USDA Resources  

  • Families can call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) 
  • For Spanish, families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) 
  • Summer Meals Locator-  in English or Spanish.
  • USDA National Hunger Hotline- can be reached Monday–Friday 

No Kid Hungry Resources 

2024-2025 Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application (formerly known as Free and Reduced Meal Application) is now online through Family Access 
(PDF Application)

MIHS IS NOT PART OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM.  ANY FREE/REDUCED STATUSES ARE HONORED AS A COURTESY BY CHARTWELLS FOOD SERVICE.  THESE MEALS WOULD BE A SINGLE ENTREE ONLY. THESE MEALS ARE FOR THAT STUDENT'S CONSUMPTION ONLY.  SHARING WITH OTHERS COULD RESULT IN PROGRAM DISQUALIFICAITON. PLEASE EMAIL RACHAEL MATHEWS@MERCERISLANDSCHOOLS.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 

Free and reduced applicants may qualify for reduced district fees and other programs. A consent to share form must be on file with the district before these may be processed. 

 

Note: Free and Reduced Lunch applications are available in 25 languages upon request.

Contact Rachael Mathews for more information.