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PAPER FORM APPLICATIONS

Click here to download the Free/Reduced Breakfast & Lunch application.

Free/Reduced Breakfast & Lunch applications are sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. Applications may also be requested through the school at any time during the school year, or you can download one.

Please fill out one form for the entire family. Once applications have been completed by parent/guardian, return it to the school cafeteria manager for processing. The Parent/Guardian will be notified by mail of eligibility.

NOTE: A new application must be filled out every new school year.

Free & Reduced Meal Program

New for 2012-13
Apply for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits Online

The Salem School District is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online. The process is safe, secure, private, and available anytime, anywhere.

Online Application Entry Available August 29!
Click here to apply...

Download Application Flyers:

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What is a Free or Reduced Meal?

Meals served to all students are consistent with USDA recommended dietary guideline allowances, age appropriate caloric goals and nutritional guidelines for Americans.

> A breakfast combo includes a main breakfast item such as a breakfast sandwich or waffles with fruit and a milk or a juice. A student who qualifies for reduced meals pays $.30 for breakfast.

> A lunch combo includes the main entree served with a vegetable, fruits, and a milk or a juce. A student who qualifies for reduced meals pays $.40 for lunch.

Additional items sold a la carte are not included with any meals and are charged accordingly.