Wichita Public Schools is offering a new online free/reduced price meal application that parents can use to apply for meal benefits!  A link will take you to a secure website.  To apply for meal benefits, the parent or guardian must enter the student’s birthdate and either the name of the student or the student identification number, and then provide the information as required for a valid application.  One application is used for all the children in a household.  The application is signed electronically to complete the process.  As soon as you complete the signature screen you will get a confirmation that you have completed the application showing the names of the children listed as students in the application.

Why use the online application?  It is secure and private, and ensures that when all required information is provided the application will be immediately transmitted to the USD 259 Nutrition Services office where it will be evaluated for free/reduced price meal benefits within two business days.  Households will receive written notification of benefits, the same as if a paper application was submitted.  Your notification of eligibility will be mailed to the address listed in your child's record at the school.

The website includes a Q&A section, as well as complete instructions on how to complete an application for meal benefits.  If your children already receive benefits, you do not need to reapply. 

To start your Online Meal Application click here.   

You will get a confirmation as soon as you complete the last screen that is the signature portion of the online application showing the names of the children listed as students in the application.  When you get that confirmation it means you have successfuly completed your online meal application.

If you do not have access to the internet and want to complete an application for benefits, you can contact the school office for a paper application and instructions.

A packet with a paper meal application and instructions was mailed to households on July 20.  If you do not have access to the Internet, either at home, work or a public location such as a public library, and cannot complete an application online, please complete the paper application and take it to your child's school.