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Committed to providing quality nutritious
meals to every student.
  
 

 

MyPaymentsPlus allows you to go online and manage your student's meal account. MyPaymentsPlus allows you to make deposits and create settings to auto-replenish your account or receive free reminders when the balance is low.


 
 
 
 
APPLYING FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS

Any student enrolled in a Manatee County Public School may apply for the free and reduced lunch and breakfast program.

  • Only one household application needs to be completed per family, including foster children.
  • Foster children are categorically eligible for free meals. They can be part of the family application.
  • Students will receive a pre-printed free and reduced meal application in the mail prior to the beginning of the school year.
  • Blank applications are available in english as well as spanish. They are located at your schools’ main office or at the Food and Nutrition Office.
  • Applications can be submitted at any time during the school year.
  • Once an application is processed Food and Nutrition Services will mail a letter notifying the parent/guardian of the student’s lunch status.


FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS
Effective from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

Free Meal Scale is 130% of Federal Poverty Level
Household Size
Annual
Monthly
Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
Weekly
1
14,521
1,211
606
559
280
2
19,669
1,604
820
757
379
3
24,817
2,069
1,035
955
478
4
29,965
2,498
1,249
1,153
577
5
35,113
2,927
1,464
1,351
676
6
40,261
3,356
1,678
1,549
775
7
45,409
3,785
1,893
1,747
874
8
50,557
4,214
2,107
1,945
973
Each additional family member, add
5,148
429
215
198
99
Reduced Meal Scale is 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Household Size
Annual
Monthly
Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
Weekly
1
20,665
1,723
862
795
398
2
27,991
2,333
1,167
1,077
539
3
35,317
2,944
1,472
1,359
680
4
42,643
3,554
1,777
1,641
821
5
49,969
4,165
2,083
1,922
961
6
57,295
4,775
2,388
2,204
1,102
7
64,621
5,386
2,693
2,486
1,243
8
71,947
5,996
2,998
2,768
1,384
Each additional family member, add
7,326
611
306
282
141

Remember: The total income before taxes, social security, health benefits, union dues, or other diductions must be reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Directions to Food and Nutrition Services Office
Professional Support Center
2501 63rd Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Resources For Families
Information on Food Stamps and other federally assisted programs, National School Breakfast, Lunch and Summer Programs

Please feel free to contact at the Food and Nutrition Office if you have any questions.

ELZY GARCIA
(941) 751-6550 EXT. 2131
SANDRA FORD
(941) 751-6550 EXT. 2130
SUSAN REEDY
(941) 751-6550 EXT. 2133
 

Have Questions? Email us at: schoolfoodinfo@manateeschools.net

2501 63rd Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida 34203
Phone: 941.751.6550
Fax:  941.751.7373


 
   
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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).   USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.