PROVISION 2 LUNCH PROGRAM

Provision 2 is a federal program that allows participating schools to provide breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge, regardless of household income.

Families are asked to complete a meal-benefits application during the program’s first year. Although every student will receive free meals, completed applications help determine the federal funding District 45 receives to support the meal program and other student services. Information provided on the application is kept confidential.

Regular breakfast and lunch meals are included; optional à la carte items must be purchased separately.

Provision 2 Program Schools:

Ardmore Elementary School
Westmore Elementary School
Jackson Middle School

COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION (CEP)

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that allows participating schools to provide breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge, regardless of household income. Families with students attending a CEP school do not need to complete a meal-benefits application.

All students are encouraged to participate in the meal program. Regular breakfast and lunch meals are included; optional à la carte items must be purchased separately.

All students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of household income. Families do not need to complete a meal-benefits application for students.

CEP Program Schools:

North Elementary School
Schafer Elementary School
Stevenson Elementary School
York Center Elementary School
Jefferson Middle School

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)  mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.