- Uplift Education
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application
It's More Than Just a Meal Application
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Every family is asked to complete a Free/Reduced lunch application. Your child could qualify for either free or reduced-price lunches throughout the school year. Even if you don't qualify, your application helps our schools earn more state and federal funds! Application opens July 15th, 2024.
Apply Now!
Why Complete the Application?
Qualified applicants: Get free or reduced-price lunches all year.
All applications, whether they qualify or not, help our schools earn funds to:
Support After-school programs: Help us offer enriching academic and extracurricular activities.
Boost School Budgets: Your application helps secure essential state and federal funding.
Affordable Internet: Contribute to reduced internet costs for our schools.
& Much More!
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We're Here to Help!
If you have any questions, our Child Nutrition Program is just an email away at CNP@uplifteducation.org, or you can call us at 469-621-8500.
Free & Reduced Lunch Application FAQ
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Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
No. Only one application per household is required to apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
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How do I know if I qualfify for free or reduced lunch?
We encourage all households to fill out a free/reduced lunch application regardless of income. See income limits below:
FREE MEALS
REDUCED PRICE MEALS
Household Size
Yearly
Monthly
Twice per Month
Every 2 Weeks
Weekly
Yearly
Monthly
Twice per Month
Every 2 Weeks
Weekly
1
$ 16,237
$ 1,354
$ 677
$ 625
$ 313
$ 23,107
$ 1,926
$ 963
$ 889
$ 445
2
$ 21,983
$ 1,832
$ 916
$ 846
$ 423
$ 31,284
$ 2,607
$ 1,304
$ 1,204
$ 602
3
$ 27,729
$ 2,311
$ 1,156
$ 1,067
$ 534
$ 39,461
$ 3,289
$ 1,645
$ 1,518
$ 759
4
$ 33,475
$ 2,790
$ 1,395
$ 1,288
$ 644
$ 47,638
$ 3,970
$ 1,985
$ 1,833
$ 917
5
$ 39,221
$ 3,269
$ 1,635
$ 1,509
$ 755
$ 55,815
$ 4,652
$ 2,326
$ 2,147
$ 1,074
6
$ 44,967
$ 3,748
$ 1,874
$ 1,730
$ 865
$ 63,992
$ 5,333
$ 2,667
$ 2,462
$ 1,231
7
$ 50,713
$ 4,227
$ 2,114
$ 1,951
$ 976
$ 72,169
$ 6,015
$ 3,008
$ 2,776
$ 1,388
8
$ 56,459
$ 4,705
$ 2,353
$ 2,172
$ 1,086
$ 80,346
$ 6,696
$ 3,348
$ 3,091
$ 1,546
For Each Additional Household Member Add
$ 5,746
$ 479
$ 240
$ 221
$ 111
$ 8,177
$ 682
$ 341
$ 315
$ 158
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I receive WIC; can my children receive free breakfast and lunch?
Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please apply https://linqconnect.com/
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If I do not qualify for Free or Reduced meals, can I apply again later?
Yes. You may re-apply at any time during the school year, if your household size changes, or if the household income changes, or if the household starts receiving SNAP or TANF benefits.
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May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?
Yes.
You, your children, or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced-price meals.
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My child's application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one?
Yes.
Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year, through September 19, 2024. You must send in a new application unless you have a letter saying your child is eligible for the new school year.
If you do not apply or have not been notified that your child is eligible for free meals, they will be charged the full price.
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My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for?
- To find out how to apply for SNAP in Texas or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-877-541-7905.
If you have other questions or need help, email cnp@uplifteducation.org or call (469) 621-8500
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Should I fill out an application if I receive a letter this school year saying my children are already approved for free meals?
No, but please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. If any children in your household were missing from your eligibility notification, contact cnp@uplifteducation.org or (469) 621-8500.
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What are the lunch application limits?
FREE MEALS
REDUCED PRICE MEALS
Household Size
Yearly
Monthly
Twice per Month
Every 2 Weeks
Weekly
Yearly
Monthly
Twice per Month
Every 2 Weeks
Weekly
1
$ 16,237
$ 1,354
$ 677
$ 625
$ 313
$ 23,107
$ 1,926
$ 963
$ 889
$ 445
2
$ 21,983
$ 1,832
$ 916
$ 846
$ 423
$ 31,284
$ 2,607
$ 1,304
$ 1,204
$ 602
3
$ 27,729
$ 2,311
$ 1,156
$ 1,067
$ 534
$ 39,461
$ 3,289
$ 1,645
$ 1,518
$ 759
4
$ 33,475
$ 2,790
$ 1,395
$ 1,288
$ 644
$ 47,638
$ 3,970
$ 1,985
$ 1,833
$ 917
5
$ 39,221
$ 3,269
$ 1,635
$ 1,509
$ 755
$ 55,815
$ 4,652
$ 2,326
$ 2,147
$ 1,074
6
$ 44,967
$ 3,748
$ 1,874
$ 1,730
$ 865
$ 63,992
$ 5,333
$ 2,667
$ 2,462
$ 1,231
7
$ 50,713
$ 4,227
$ 2,114
$ 1,951
$ 976
$ 72,169
$ 6,015
$ 3,008
$ 2,776
$ 1,388
8
$ 56,459
$ 4,705
$ 2,353
$ 2,172
$ 1,086
$ 80,346
$ 6,696
$ 3,348
$ 3,091
$ 1,546
For Each Additional Household Member Add
$ 5,746
$ 479
$ 240
$ 221
$ 111
$ 8,177
$ 682
$ 341
$ 315
$ 158
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What if I disagree with the school's decision about my application?
You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to:cnp@uplifteducation.org or (469) 398-0147
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What if my income is sometimes different?
List the amount that you usually earn. For example, if you typically make $1000 each month but missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 monthly. If you usually get overtime, include it, but do not if you only work overtime sometimes. Use your current income if you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced.
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What if some members of my household have no income to report?
Please include all household members on your application regardless of whether they receive income. Household members who do not receive income, please add a 0 in the field. However, if any income fields are left empty or blank, those will also be counted as zeroes. Please be careful when leaving income fields blank, as we will assume you meant to do so.
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What is the current cost for paid or reduced lunches?
- Paid lunch cost $2.95
- Reduce lunch cost $0.40
- Breakfast is free for all acholars!
