Help Us Get the Word Out We want everyone to participate in our Free and Reduced Meal Program! Parents:  You are encouraged to apply for meal benefits each year even if you think your household may not qualify! Families must apply each school year to receive benefits.  Students may receive benefits according to their eligibility from the prior school year for the first 30 days of the new school year if they were enrolled in East Central ISD last year.  If your child received reduced priced or free meals from the school cafeteria last year please be sure you turn in a new application for the 2009-2010 school year. Attention:  Fill out one application only for your household per year.  Include all students in your household.  If you fill out more than one application per household, it will delay processing, and void the original application.  This may remove your student(s) from the program. Students will have to pay full price for meals after 30 days of the new school year unless a new application has been received and processed by the Child Nutrition Department. Applications are available at your child's school.

Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Click here to download the form.  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  Declaración de no-discriminación: Ésta explica qué hacer si usted cree que ha sido tratado injustamente. De acuerdo con la ley federal y la política del Departamento de Agricultura, esta institución prohíbe la discriminación por motivo de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Para presentar una queja por discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 o llame al (800) 795-3272 o al (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Marque aqui para transferir documento.  USDA es un proveedor que ofrece la igualdad de oportunidades.