School Nutrition Program
SY 2024-25 Applications for Educational Food Benefits Are Now Available!
Available in English and Spanish. Additional versions of the application are available upon request.
While one breakfast and one lunch meal are free for students each day this school year, completing an Educational Benefits application is essential for Discovery Charter School as it determines the school’s level of eligibility for grants, as well as State and Federal dollars, which are allocated to each school. Completing an application also helps qualifying families receive a variety of discounts on things like athletic/activity fees, internet and phone services, and membership opportunities. Only one application needs to be submitted per household. A new application can be submitted at any time throughout the school year should a household’s financial needs change.
(This form needs to be completed to be eligible for accommodations for breakfast and/or lunch)
Area Summer Food Programs Available
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
2024-2025 School Year
We are excited to inform you that Discovery Charter School has been selected to participate in
the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2024-2025 school year. The FFVP is
funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Minnesota
Department of Education. A fresh fruit or vegetable snack will be provided for students
approximately 2 times per week (Wednesdays and Fridays). Snacks are generally served
mid-morning or afternoon. The FFVP is an excellent way to enhance other wellness
programs at DCS that promote health, nutrition, and physical activity. The main goal of the
FFVP is to increase the fruit and vegetable consumption of elementary school children. In
addition to providing fresh fruits and vegetables, another goal of this program is to provide
nutrition education to the children. Please continue to talk with your children about the
healthy choices they receive at school. Thank you for your support of the Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Program!
For more information, please visit: US Department of Agriculture FFVP
