Updated for the Week of May 25, 2020
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
Contact:
Kristin Tank, Public Information Officer at 231-894-5419
All public school districts will continue to provide meals for students the week of May 25. Because the safety of our students, staff, and volunteers is our number one priority, distribution methods and schedules may change.
These meals are available to all children ages 18 and under and to students with disabilities ages 18-26 with active IEPs (Individualized Education Program) who reside in the district. All private and charter school students can access meals through the district in which they live.
Schools are asking parents whose income has changed, and whose schools do not qualify for universal free and reduced lunch, to complete an application for free and reduced meals. The application is available online or through paper copy provided by the school. Families may be eligible for free summer meals, a P-EBT card (Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer) similar to a Bridge Card, and their children may start the next school year with a free or reduced meal benefit for the first 30 days (a new application would be needed to qualify past 30 days). Also, some local internet providers are offering a reduced rate to families who qualify for free and reduced meals. A list can be found at https://bit.ly/34L0kcU.
When parents complete these free and reduced meal applications, schools may have the ability to open summer sites for continued meals, may qualify for universal free meals, and have a better chance to earn community grants, supports, and increased funding for educational services.
Fruitport Community Schools
Fruitport is providing weekly meal service for pick up from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays only at Fruitport High School. See website for details www.fruitport schools.net.
Location: Fruitport High School, 357 Sixth Street, Fruitport MI 49415
Hart Public Schools
Hart Public Schools offers free meals for children on Wednesdays at noon. Distribution will be at Spitler Elementary only. Please enter the campus on 72nd Avenue and line up to receive your meals from the Spitler Elementary side entrance, then exit onto Johnson Street. For more information email Caryn Elam via email at celam@hart.k12.mi.us or call the Food Service Department at 231-873-6242. Go to the Hart Facebook page for details.
Location: Spitler Elementary, 302 Johnson Street, Hart MI 49420