Did you know that school lunches increase funding for your school and improve student performance?
How does your School Lunch Program application help your school?
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Expanded budgets to better provide for students
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DUSD may receive more funding per student that is passed to schools
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Afterschool programs may receive additional funds
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Some middle schools can assist their feeder elementary schools in qualifying for benefits
More than just a school lunch!
Students who qualify for free lunch can receive other benefits. Find out more.
How are school meals beneficial to your child?
When kids come to school hungry, they have a harder time paying attention in class and retaining information. Students who struggle with hunger are likely to be sick more often and are slower to recover from illness, leading to missed school days.
Provides a balanced meal
Students who eat school meals consume more milk, fruits, and vegetables, and have a better intake of nutrients.
Better focus and retention
74% of kids say school meals help them focus and behave in the classroom.
Improved performance on tests
71% of kids say school meals help their grades.
Fewer disciplinary problems
48% of teachers noticed better behavior when students have breakfast.
There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain from applying for free or reduced-price meals for your child.
Apply for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program for a Chance to Win AirPods Pro
Apply for your chance to win!
Thanks to Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities for donating the prize!
You could be the winner of your own Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case sealed in box. Our Food Services team is raffling off the prize thanks to a donation from Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities.
The AirPods Pro, valued at $249, come with a wireless charging case, and deliver a crystal clear wireless headphone experience — perfect for distraction-free distance learning or just enjoying your favorite song.
The winner will be drawn from a list of DUSD families who have applied for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program. You do not need to qualify for the program to win.
If you’ve already applied for the program, you will automatically be included in the drawing. Families who have not yet applied have until October 7 to get their applications in for a chance to win!
A winner will be drawn on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
In addition to entering the raffle, applying could qualify your child for free or reduced-price lunches and it helps our district increase funding for our students and teachers!
What are you waiting for? Enter today by filling out the application!
Important information:
- Must be enrolled in Downey Unified School District to be eligible.
- One application per family.
- The information provided is confidential and will not be shared.
- Participants do not need to qualify for the program to win.
- If a family has already applied for the program, they will automatically be included in the drawing.
- No purchase is necessary to enter
- Winner will be notified and must pick up their prize at the District Office.
- The campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
Apply for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program for a Chance to Win AirPods Pro
You could be the winner of your own Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case sealed in box. Our Food Services team is raffling off the prize thanks to a donation from Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities.
The AirPods Pro, valued at $249, come with a wireless charging case, and deliver a crystal clear wireless headphone experience — perfect for distraction-free distance learning or just enjoying your favorite song.
The winner will be drawn from a list of DUSD families who have applied for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program. You do not need to qualify for the program to win.
If you’ve already applied for the program, you will automatically be included in the drawing. Families who have not yet applied have until October 7 to get their applications in for a chance to win!
A winner will be drawn on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
In addition to entering the raffle, applying could qualify your child for free or reduced-price lunches and it helps our district increase funding for our students and teachers!
What are you waiting for? Enter today by filling out the application!
Important information:
- Must be enrolled in Downey Unified School District to be eligible.
- One application per family.
- Application must be filled by parent/guardian over 18 years of age.
- The information provided is confidential and will not be shared.
- Participants do not need to qualify for the program to win.
- If a family has already applied for the program, they will automatically be included in the drawing.
- No purchase is necessary to enter
- Winner will be notified and must pick up their prize at the District Office.
- The campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
Apply for your chance to win!
Thanks to Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities for donating the prize!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.