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Committed to providing quality nutritious
meals to every student.
  
 

 

MealPayPlus allows you to go online and manage your student's meal account. MealPayPlus 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, with the exception of 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, 2011 to June 30, 2012

Free Meal Scale is 130% of Federal Poverty Level
Household Size
Annual
Monthly
Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
Weekly
1
14,157
1,180
590
545
273
2
19,123
1,594
797
736
368
3
24,089
2,008
1,004
927
464
4
29,055
2,422
1,211
1,118
559
5
34,021
2,836
1,418
1,309
655
6
38,987
3,249
1,625
1,500
750
7
43,953
3,663
1,832
1,691
846
8
48,919
4,077
2,039
1,882
941
Each additional family member, add
4,966
414
207
191
96
Reduced Meal Scale is 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Household Size
Annual
Monthly
Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
Weekly
1
20,147
1,679
840
775
388
2
27,214
2,268
1,134
1,047
524
3
34,281
2,857
1,429
1,319
660
4
41,348
3,446
1,723
1,591
796
5
48,415
4,035
21,018
1,863
932
6
55,482
4,624
2,312
2,134
1,067
7
62,549
5,213
2,607
2,406
1,203
8
69,616
5,802
2,901
2,678
1,339
Each additional family member, add
7,067
589
295
272
136

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
 
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.