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.
Details
- 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