Your children may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals. All families are encouraged to submit an application anytime during the school year.  Applying for this benefit is easy and confidential using our online application system.  Paper applications are available at the school or may be printed from the link below.  A new application must be submitted each school year.

What you will need to apply

• Child(ren)'s name as it appears on birth certificate
• Household before-tax income or SNAP/TANF number
• Social Security Number of an adult household member for households that do not receive SNAP or TANF
  
  

Instructions Summary

Read and carefully follow all application instructions to avoid delays in processing.

• Complete only one application naming every person in your household
• Households receiving SNAP or TANF benefits should list their eligibility number and skip the Household Income section of the application
• If you are applying for a child that is homeless, migrant or a runaway, check the appropriate box on the application and call the school
• Income based applicants: Eligibility is based on family size and income so it is important to list every household member on your application
• Be sure to sign your application to avoid delayed processing. Only originals will be accepted, no faxed copies. (Online applications are signed electronically when submitted.) Paper applications may be turned in at school or mailed to the School Nutrition Services office (address below)
• Once your application is processed, you will receive a letter advising your eligibility status. You are responsible for any meal charges prior to approval for benefits. Eligibility is not retroactive.

View Income Eligibility Chart

Important Note: If your child was approved for meal benefits in the past, you must submit a new application for the 2012-2113 school year. Students will only be permitted to receive benefits based on last year's approval status for a limited time to start the new year.

Students on the traditional school calendar will continue on the prior year status until either October 9, 2012 or the date a new application has been processed. Castle Hills students will continue on the prior year benefits until September 6, 2012 or the date a new application has been processed. The benefit level determined by a new application will go into effect on the day the application is processed. If we have not processed a new application by the expiration date listed above, the student will become ineligible and go on "paid" status the next day. A new application will have to be approved to regain benefits. All meal charges incurred will be the student's responsibility.

Online and paper applications are accepted all school year. Please re-apply at any time during the school year if you circumstances change such as loss of income or increase in household size. Approved benefits are granted for the entire school year.
      

Please help us expedite application processing by submitting only one application for your household. It is not necessary to complete a paper application if you apply online.

• Apply online now for 2012-2013/ Solicitar beneficios en linea 2012-2013
  

• Print paper application
• Guidelines and instructions for paper application

School Nutrition Services

3623 Highpoint

San Antonio, Texas 78217

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Updated August 7, 2012