- Shakopee Public Schools
- Educational Benefits & Free/Reduced Meals
Application for Educational Benefits & Free/Reduced Meals
2021/22 English Application
Translated Applications
FAQ
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Eligibility Considerations
Children in households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and foster children can get free school meals without reporting household income. Also, children can get free school meals if their household income is within the maximum income shown for their household size in the instructions.
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Identifying Household Members
Include yourself and all other people living in the household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives and friends).
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Confidentiality
Information you provide on the form, and your child’s approval for school meal benefits, will be protected as private data. See the back page of the Application for Educational Benefits for more information about how the information is used.
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Non US Citizens
You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens for your children to qualify for free meals.
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Changes in Status
ou may apply at any time during the school year if your income goes down, household size goes up or if you start getting Food Stamps, MFIP or FDPIR benefits. Approval is valid for the school year.
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Approval & Verification
Applications cannot be approved if any required information is missing. You may be asked to send written proof of information.
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Act Now - Easy Submission Process
Online via Infinite Campus - 5 Easy Steps
- Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Go to the More section and choose Meal Benefits.
- Start the application process and simply enter basic household and family information.
- Click on this link to see screenshots of the easy process.
- Need account login information? Please submit a help ticket to parenthelp@shakopee.k12.mn.us or contact your school office.
- Mail or physically drop off to the district office: Attn: Food Services, 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55372
- An after-hours drop off bin is available in the entry area.
Don’t forget to submit or fill out all information, and hit submit (if online) to have your submission fully processed. If you have questions, need an application or help, please email Carol in Food Services at ctscheak@shakopee.k12.mn.us or call (952) 496-5141.
