Application Info
All applications must be submitted annually prior to the start of the school year for processing. On-line applications will be available by August 1st for the 2025-2026 school year on the Infinite Campus parent portal. Benefits will expire 30 days into the school year unless a new application is received and approved. You may apply at any time but benefits may not be back-dated. A new application should be resubmitted when a change in income status occurs. If you receive a message of Direct Certification in your Infinite Campus Portal on August 4th, 2025, it is NOT necessary to complete an application.
Free and Reduced Application
The Food Service Department is proud to offer a quick and easy way to complete the Free & Reduced Price Meals Benefit Application on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Simply log into your parent portal and click "More" on the left side of the page. Select "Meal Benefits" and follow the link to the online application! Letters of denial will be sent to each family's mailing address.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Who can get free or reduced price meals?
- All children in households receiving benefits from FoodShare, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or W-2 cash benefits are eligible for free meals, when listed on the application.
- Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
- Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
- Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
- Children may qualify to receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. (The chart is located in the link listed below)
Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
- No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information.
My childs application was approved last year. Do I need to fill one out for this year?
- Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year or when a new eligibility is determined. You must submit a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year. If you do not submit a new application that is approved by the school or you have not been notified that your child is eligible for free meals, your child will be charged the full price for meals.
What if my income is not always the same?
- List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.
What if there is not enough space on the application for my family?
- List any additional household members on a separate piece of paper and attach it to your application.
You can find more information in the link below. If you have additional questions please contact the Whitnall School Nutrition Department at 414-525-8430 or jwalecki@whitnall.com.
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