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Program Description
The National School Breakfast and Lunch programs are administered by the Connecticut Department of Education's Bureau of Health and Nutrition Services, Child/Family/School Partnerships. They serve as meal programs, operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions, with the goal of providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Other qualifying institutions include homes for the physically, mentally or emotionally impaired, group homes, temporary shelters, orphanages, and juvenile detention centers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Connecticut and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $23,107 if two people live in the household; $28,990 if three people live in the household; $34,873 if four people live in the household; $40,756 if five people live in the household; $46,639 if six people live in the household, or $52,222 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,180 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
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