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COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION (CEP) FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS

Groveport Madison Schools is pleased to announce its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) for the 2024-2025 school year. This program allows all students enrolled at Groveport Madison Schools to receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of household income.

Groveport Madison Schools families will not need to submit meal applications for the free meal benefits, as all enrolled students are automatically eligible. The CEP also eliminates any stigma associated with free or reduced-price meals, promoting equality and fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.

MEDIA RELEASE - CEP Approval.pdf

FREE HEALTH CARE
Did you know that families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for FREE health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs? These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse, and more. Please call 1-800-324-8680 for more information or to request an application. Information can also be found on the web at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/familychild.stm.

Anyone who has an Ohio Medicaid card is already receiving these services.

HOUSEHOLD INCOME/SUMMER EBT SURVEY
Our district may be eligible for various state and federal program benefits as a participant in the CEP under the NSLP. If your income falls within or below the guidelines listed on the form, please complete, sign, and return this application to your school building.

Ohio-Household-Income-Form-2024-2025.pdf

Please note; your child will receive a breakfast/lunch at no charge regardless of whether or not you fill out this form.

What is Summer EBT?

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT or SUN Bucks) is new in the summer of 2024. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. Summer EBT benefits will either be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, or a benefit card will be sent in the mail to each eligible child.

Families can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other authorized retailers. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120, and participation will not affect children's or families’ immigration status.

How do I know if my child is eligible to receive Summer EBT/Sun Bucks, and how do I apply?

Many families will get Summer EBT/SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some families may need to apply for the program. If your household already participates in SNAP, OWF, or if income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, your child will automatically be enrolled to receive summer benefits. You do not need to fill out an application or take any further action.

Similarly, households who have been approved for free/reduced meal benefits at their school will be submitted to automatically receive the summer benefit with no further action.

If you are not automatically enrolled but you believe that your child might be eligible, you should submit a school meal application to your school food service department as soon as possible. If your child attends a Community Eligibility Provision School (a school receiving universal free meals without the collection of income applications), there will be an online application available at sebt.ohio.gov for households to apply for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks directly. When applying, you will be asked to provide your child’s name, school, date of birth, address, and some additional details. You will also be asked to report your household’s income. You will not need to provide any other documents or information, including social security number, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs to apply.

Download the letter emailed to parents of Groveport Madison Schools.

Student Meal Accounts

All Groveport Madison students are assigned a lunch account utilizing a six-digit passcode (the student’s I.D. number). This number can be found on the student’s enrollment information and as part of the student’s assigned email address. Any questions regarding student meal accounts should be directed to Dan Magee at 614-836-4969.

Accumulated Lunch Debt

The parent/guardian must pay any accrued debt (charges) associated with the student by the end of the school year. Per U.S.D.A. guidelines, any unpaid meal debts will be carried over to the following year and considered to be turned over for collections.

Menus and Nutrition Information via Nutrislice!

NutriSlice School Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Groveport Madison Schools' and Chartwells Food Service Department is now offering parents and students an easy way to find daily school menus with links to food item descriptions, photos, nutritional information, serving sizes, and even carbohydrate counts on the food offered at school. Click here to access the Nutrislice website.

In addition, you can download the free Nutrislice app for fast and easy access to the same information.

Get the app on iTunes here.

Get the app on GooglePlay here.