Richland County School District One

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2008-2009 MULTI-CHILD ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MEAL BENEFITS

A CURRENT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL STUDENTS FOR WHOM FREE/REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS ARE REQUESTED.

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The online application must be printed and returned, once completed, either to your school's cafeteria or mailed to:

Attn: Meal Benefits
Student Nutrition Services
201 Park Street
Columbia SC 29201

General Instructions and Information:

	All completed applications must be taken to the school cafeteria or to Student Nutrition Services at 201 Park St.
	Print the application and ensure both application copy and handwriting is legible, and is signed.
	Do not tear-off the stub (this only applies to hard copy applications, not web applications). The cashier will ensure all information needed is provided, will sign, date, and return your stub for your records. All addresses and contact information must be updated at the school office. Any correspondence sent by SNS will be sent to the address currently on file with your school.
	Once your application is complete, we will mail you an eligibility letter.

Student Nutrition Services is not responsible for any mistakes that are written on the application. Incomplete or incorrect applications may result in accounts being charged which will be the responsibility of the parent.

INCOME-BASED APPLICATIONS

	In section #2, include names of all Richland School District One students residing in your household, grades, and school names. Failure to do so may result in a child being charged for meals. These charges will be considered the responsibility of the parent.
	In section #4, list all other household members.
	Write the gross amount of each paycheck. Under the frequency column, list how often checks are received. Any balance accrued because of miscalculations based on information provided is considered the responsibility of the parent.
	Section #6 is optional.
	Section #7 must be complete. Applications with missing signatures and social security numbers will not be processed. They will be returned to the parents.

Any balances that accrue due to omission of information in sections #2, #4, or #7 is solely the responsibility of the parent.

FOOD STAMP APPLICATIONS

	In section #2, include names of all Richland School District One Students residing in your household, grades, and school names. Failure to do so may result in a child being charged for meals. These charges will be considered the responsibility of the parent.
	Do not use an EBT Card number. A case number must be provided.
	Section #4 is to be left blank.
	Section # 6 is optional.
	Signature of a guardian is required.

FOSTER CHILDREN APPLICATIONS

	Only one student is allowed per application. If you have more than one foster child, multiple applications must be completed.
	In section #1 check the box beside the line which reads “HOUSEHOLDS WITH A FOSTER CHILD: If a child living with your household is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, check here:”
	Place the name of one student in section #2.
	Section #4 is to be left blank.
	Section #6 is optional.
	In section #7, the guardian must sign and date the application.

HOMELESS, MIGRANT, AND RUNAWAY APPLICATIONS

Contact Deborah Boone at 231-6745.

For information on accounts or applications please contact Student Nutrition Services.
201 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 231-6953
Fax: 231-6962