West Carroll Continues Free/Reduced Meals

The West Carroll Special School District announced its plans to continue serving free and reduced-price meals to children during the 2025-26 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows children to participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

CEP is a key provision of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which allows schools and school districts in low-income areas to eliminate school meal applications and serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to all enrolled students. By offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn.

West Carroll Special School District offers healthy meals every school day, following the guidelines set by the USDA.

Students are automatically enrolled in the free meal program; no further action is required. Parents or guardians who need further information may contact Mandy Drewry, Child Nutrition Program Supervisor, at 731-662-4200.