National School Lunch Program
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.
Program Details
- Families do not need to apply ONLY if they are directly certified: those who receive Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, or other programs that made them directly certified for free/reduced-price lunch benefits. Families in this category 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.
Did You Know?
- If a student qualifies for free/reduced-price lunches, he/she automatically qualifies for textbook assistance.
- Those who qualify for free/reduced-price 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.
How to apply for Free/Reduced-Price Meals
One: Read Eligibility Questions and Instructions TWO: Apply Each Year
All families must re-apply for free/reduced benefits each year, even if your student qualified in the previous years or if he/she has a sibling at BCHS.
Exception: Students who are “Directly Certified” (those that receive TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, or any FSSA Benefit). These families will receive formal notification by August 6, 2024.
- Go to MyMealTime.com, Free Reduced-Price 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 (English & Spanish)
MealTime: Detailed Instructions
- English Version of Application
- Versión en español de la solicitud
- Drop off completed paper applications in the main office.
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 AccountIf you believe that your student(s) should be receiving benefits and you have not received formal notification, or if you have other questions, please contact BCHS Foodservice Director Michael Dlugosz at mdlugosz@BishopChatard.org.
Summer Programs
Through the Sun Meals Program and the Indiana SUN Bucks program, families can get help for school-age children’s meals and snacks this summer.
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