Bishop Chatard participates in the National School Lunch Program which provides free or reduced-priced breakfast and lunch to those students who qualify. Any parent who believes a student may qualify for this program and other benefits it offers, such as textbook assistance, may apply.
SUN Bucks provides $$ for Summer Meals
Indiana SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a new and permanent program to provide money to households with school-aged children to purchase food during the summer. Households will receive $120 for each qualifying child, to be spent during the summer months.Children must be eligible for free or reduced price meals in qualifying schools and eligibility must be established annually. Submit your application by May 1, 2024, to receive your benefits promptly for the summer.
Details & ApplicationDetails
- Families do not need to apply ONLY if they are directly certified: those who receive Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, other program that made them directly certified for free/reduced lunch benefits. Qualified families will be notified by mail.
- If your situation changes, applications can be made at any time throughout the school year.
- Applications and participation are confidential. Students access this benefit when using their Meal Time account just like all other students.
- Applications open on July 15, 2023, for the 2023-24 school year.
Textbook Assistance
If a student qualifies for free/reduced lunches, he/she automatically qualifies for textbook assistance.
College Fee Waivers
Those who qualify for free/reduced school meals are encouraged to contact BCHS College Counselor Abbey Saurine (asaurine@bishopchatard.org) for information about SAT/ACT test fee waivers and possible college application waivers.
To apply to the Free/Reduced School Meal Program
One: Read general Eligibilty Questions and Instructions
TWO: Apply online through MyMealTime.com
- Go to MyMealTime.com, Free Reduced Lunch Application
- If you already have a MyMealtime account, use your username/password to login to the above link.
- If you do not have a MyMealtime account, you will need to create one by clicking on ‘Create A Profile.’
- Meal Time – QuickStart Flyer
MealTime: Detailed Instructions
Alternate Paper Application
- Free/Reduced Price Meals – Paper Application
- Solicitud de comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido (solicitud en papel)
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Dlugosz, Director of Food Services, at 317-251-1451, Ext. 2240 or mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org
How to setup your MyMealTime AccountSummer Programs
The Summer Food Program for Children (SFSP) serves meals to children when the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program is not available. Yearly locations for the program are published in May/June.
Visit in.gov/doe for details about the program
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