The meals, which will continue to meet USDA nutritional guidelines, will be offered as part of the district’s participation in the National School Lunch Program’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
The district includes students from Bedford , Bedford Heights, Oakwood and Walton Hills. BEDFORD , Ohio – The Bedford City School District will offer free breakfast and lunch to every student this school year, regardless of household income.
The meals, which will continue to meet USDA nutritional guidelines, will be offered as part of the district’s participation in the National School Lunch Program’s Community Eligibility Provision . The district —which includes students from Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood and Walton Hills— hopes the program will help with better focus and learning in the classroom, while ensuring that no child will go hungry or feel different based on their ability to pay for school meals, according to a press release.
The release added that families may also qualify for free health care coverage through Medicaid or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. These programs offer comprehensive coverage including doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and substance abuse services.
Families seeking more information about these health care benefits or needing to apply can call 1-800-324-8680 or visitFor any questions related to the new meal program, parents and guardians can contact Jennifer Dickson, in the district’s Nutrition Services Department, at 440-786-3339 orIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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