Richland One Parents Can Apply Early for 2007-08 School Lunch Program

Richland One parents whose children are eligible to receive school meals for free or at reduced costs can apply for the program this summer rather than waiting till school starts this fall. Staff from the district’s Student Nutrition Services Office will be at designated sites throughout the district to assist parents in completing the 2007-08 meal applications.

July 9-11, 2007
* Forest Heights Elementary, 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 25-27, 2007
* Hopkins Park, 150 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* Eastover Park, 1031 Main Street, Eastover 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(NOTE: This park is not open during morning hours.)
* Hyatt Park Elementary, 4200 Main Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* Eau Claire High School, 4800 Monticello Road 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* St. Andrews Middle School, 1231 Bluefield Road 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* Cecil B. Tillis Training Center, 2111 Oak Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This fall parents also can apply for free or reduced-price meals at their child’s school including open house events and back-to-school orientations. Federal guidelines require students to apply for the program each year. Students who do not apply and those who do not meet the guidelines will be expected to pay full price for meals when they return to school in August. Parents who have questions about the program should contact the Richland One Student Nutrition Services Office at 231-6953.

Members of the media should direct their questions to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7510 or 231-7504.