CSD Meal Program

Children need healthy meals to learn. Custer School District offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.85; lunch costs $3.20 elementary, $3.35 grades 6-12. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-priced meals. The reduced price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. This packet includes an application for free or reduced meal benefits, and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

FAQ's

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Contact:

Teri Reynolds

Business Manager

Custer Administration Office

Email Teri Reynolds

School: 605-673-3154

Custer School District 16-1

CSD Meal Program

FAQ's

Who can get free or reduced price meals?

How do I know if my children qualify as homeless, migrant, or runaway?

Do I need to fill out an application for each child?

Should I fill out an application if I received a letter this school year saying my children are already approved for free meals?

Can I apply online?

My child's application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one?

I get WIC. Can my children get free meals?

Will the information I give be checked?

If I don't qualify now, may I apply later?

What if I disagree with the school's decision about my application?

May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. Citizen?

What if my income is not always the same?

What if some household members have no income to report?

We are in the military. Do we report our income differently?

Is combat pay counted as income?

Will you tell anyone else about the information on my form?

What if there isn't enough space on the application for my family?

My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for?

What if my child needs special foods?