Warren Local Schools Community Eligibility Program
Warren Local Schools is dedicated to providing the best possible education to its students and believes that a foundation to this effort are healthy meals that are available to ALL WARRIORS! We are excited to announce that Warren Local Schools will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the school year 2024-2025. This program allows us to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in our schools, regardless of individual household income.
Why Warren is Eligible for the Program:
The Lunchroom Fund receives funding from federal sources and direct sales, no local tax dollars go to the lunchroom fund. With recent changes in the CEP eligibility requirements and good management of the food service department, the lunchroom fund is in a position to allow for the participation in CEP. This program and the department will be evaluated continuously to verify the district’s eligibility into the future.
Key Benefits of the CEP Program:
- Free Meals for All Students: Every student at Warren Local Schools will receive nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, eliminating the need for meal applications.
- Elimination of Meal Debt: Families will no longer accrue unpaid meal balances.
- Responsibility for Negative Balances: Parents and guardians are responsible for any negative balances accrued before the implementation of the CEP program. We kindly request that these balances be settled promptly. 4. Equal Access to Nutritious Meals: Ensures that all students have access to the healthy meals they need to thrive academically and socially.
- Equal Access to Nutritious Meals: Ensures that all students have access to the healthy meals they need to thrive academically and socially.
What You Need to Know:
- No Application Necessary: There is no requirement to fill out a meal application form for your child to receive free meals.
- Household Information Survey: Used to determine eligibility to waive school fees. Families will still need to complete a survey to qualify for waiving school fees ONLY. The survey will be made available to families at the beginning of the school year.
- Confidentiality: Each student will receive meals with dignity and respect, and their eligibility status will continue to be kept confidential.
- Program Duration: The CEP program will be in effect for the entire school year 2024-2025.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your child receives nutritious meals at school every day. Should you have any questions about the CEP program or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Fronko, 220 Sweetapple Rd Vincent, Ohio 45784, or email charlene.fronko@warrenlocal.org.
Thank you for your ongoing support in providing the best educational experience for our students.
