As you may have heard, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded access to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This special school meal funding option enables eligible schools to provide free meals to all students. In an effort to give as many Shenendehowa schools and students access to this opportunity as possible, we ask guardians to review the SNAP benefits and eligibility at this link to see if you qualify: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/#overview
People can be eligible for these benefits without realizing it, which is why we encourage everyone to take a moment to see if you meet the income threshold. You can apply for these benefits directly through New York State online here: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/#snap
If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact your school’s counselors or contact the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) toll-free at 1-800-342-3009 or Saratoga County DSS at 518-884-4140.
