Since the pandemic, we have been operating off a federal waiver that allowed TCSD#1 Food and Nutrition Department to feed every child for free through the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Unfortunately, this waiver was not extended since the 2022 school year.

What this Means for Families

School lunch and breakfast has RETURNED back to normal with free, reduced, and paid categories.

Starting September 2023, NO MEALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY FREE unless a HOUSEHOLD QUALIFIES FOR FREE/REDUCED PROGRAM THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

The Fund for Public Education

With the loss of the federal waiver supporting free meals to all students unless qualified for Free/Reduced, districts across the nation are witnessing the impacts of these changes. At TCSD1, we have implemented a policy where will not turn any student away from a compliant reimbursable meal. We do not allow a la carte, seconds or snacks on negative balances. 

Our Core Belief is that all TCSD students should be provided with with a meal regardless of qualifications yet with this we have noticed a great increase in meal debt which ultimately affects the Food Program. 

We are fortunate to have partnered with The Fund for Public Education to combat these impacts on households across the entire Teton County.

Their Mission:

The Fund for Public Education raises funds and provides resources for whole-child wellness, educational equity, academic opportunities, leadership development, and district capacity in Teton County, Wyoming public schools

Their Vision:

Every child in Teton County, Wyoming has an equal opportunity for an extraordinary public education.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEARS NEWLY NAMED PROGRAM, FEEDING THE WHOLE AND/OR DONATE TO THE CAUSE FOR HELPING WITH STUDENT MEAL DEBT

CLICK HERE

 

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