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School Meals Continue: Food options for families during federal uncertainty

Bulloch County Schools wants families to know that school meals are still available, and the school district is committed to supporting students’ nutrition and well-being during the federal government shutdown.
 
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that funding for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be temporarily suspended due to the shutdown. This will affect approximately one million families in Georgia.
 
Students will continue to receive nutritious meals at school through the Department of Agriculture's school nutrition programs. This is a reliable food resource for families. If your child eats school meals, it can help alleviate the need to provide meals from home which conserves your family’s food resources. 

Breakfast & Lunch Are Free for Most Students

Breakfast is free for all students at all of Bulloch County’s 15 schools, and lunch is free for all students at 12 of the schools, which qualify for the Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Program.

Free & Reduced-Price Meal Program

If your child is not receiving free or reduced-price meals, and you have not completed a School Meal Application for this school year, please consider applying online here or request a paper copy from your school’s cafeteria manager.

Recent Changes in Your Household Income May Qualify You for School Meal Assistance

Federal government disruptions can create financial uncertainty, including potential pauses or cuts to wages, benefits, or other forms of government assistance. A disruption in household income may now qualify your family for school meal assistance. Consider applying for free or reduced-price meals now. Apply online here or request a paper application from your school. Applying now may help your child have access to meals without interruption.

Other Resources

Local food banks and emergency food drops through Feed the Boro are also options to assist your family. Additional resources that may be helpful to families include the following:
  • Use FoodFinder which provides a map of food pantries
  • Use FeedingGeorgia which provides a map of where food banks are located 
  • Mobile Applications (Apps) such as Too Good To Go, Olio, FoodForAll, goMkt, Kitchen, and others help make discounted food available to those in their local community.