Parents of Orange County Public School (OCPS) students can now begin submitting a Club Lunch Meal Benefits Application for the 2014-2015 school year. Completion of this form helps OCPS qualify students to receive school meals at a reduced, free or paid rate. It also assists with qualifying schools to receive additional resources for classrooms, technology and even supper meals.
“Without receiving an application, there’s no way for us to know a student’s status, and for some that means missing out on the opportunity to eat during the day,” said Lora Gilbert, senior director of OCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).
The number of students eligible for meal benefits has increased by more than three percent in the last three years to an all-time high of 65.8 percent in FY14.
Parents or guardians should visit www.OCPSMealApp.com and fill out one application which will cover all students in the household. Information submitted on the application is confidential and will not be shared without consent. By submitting an application prior to the start of school, students can begin using their benefits as soon as possible.
For more information about OCPS FNS, contact Lora Gilbert, senior director of OCPS Food and Nutrition Services at 407.317.3963, or [email protected].
