RELEASE: Free meals available for all kids at Cutter Morning Star School District through the Community Eligibility Provision
“By opting into the Community Eligibility Provision, we’re able to ensure all of our students have access to the nutrition they need to learn, thrive and grow,” said Dr. Nancy Anderson, Superintendent
Contact: Bill Mizaur, Cutter Morning Star School District
As kids prepare to head back to school for the 2025-2026 school year, Cutter Morning Star School District is pleased to announce that it will start to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Therefore, all students will be able to access meals at no cost. This is important as school meal programs play a crucial role in ensuring kids get three meals a day and have the nutrition they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.
CEP is a federal program that allows qualifying schools to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost. Families no longer have to fill out a free or reduced price meal application, and all kids get to eat nutritious meals. Ala Carte items will still need to be prepaid or paid at the time of purchase.
With inflation at a 40-year high and food and fuel prices soaring, many families are finding it harder to make ends meet. Luckily, school meal programs can play a big role in filling the gaps. They’re healthy–in fact, research shows that for many kids, the meals they eat at school are the most nutritionally balanced meals they get all day. They’re also convenient, and can save busy parents the work of having to prepare breakfast and lunch each day.
For more information, contact Bill Mizaur at bill.mizaur@cmseagles.net