What’s for Lunch?
🍽️ Meal Charge Policy
📋 School Meals
- Breakfast Price: $1.75
- Lunch Price: $3.25
- Reduced Price (if qualified):
- Breakfast: $0.30
- Lunch: $0.40
💳 Maximum Charge Amount
The total charge amount for any student will not exceed the value of 10 lunches.
🥪 Alternate Lunch Options
- Students who exceed the maximum charge amount will be required to bring their own lunch.
- If a student does not have a lunch and has exceeded their charge limit, a courtesy lunch will be provided. This includes:
- Cheese sandwich (or comparable item)
- Milk
- Fruit cup
🥣 School Breakfast Food Groups
Saint Joseph School follows the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines to ensure students receive a balanced, nutritious breakfast each morning. The MyPlate model helps students build a healthy plate with the right portions of food groups.
🍎 What’s Typically Included in a School Breakfast?
- Fruits: Fresh, canned, or 100% fruit juice
- Grains: Whole-grain rich items like cereal, muffins, or toast
- Milk: Fat-free or low-fat milk
- Vegetables: Occasionally included or offered as part of combined dishes
- Protein: Eggs, yogurt, or cheese (served occasionally as part of a balanced option)
📘 About the MyPlate Guide
To learn more about balanced eating and how to build a healthy plate at home, visit the official USDA MyPlate website:
🥗 Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Healthy Meals for All Students
Galion St. Joseph Catholic School offers healthy meals every school day.
- Breakfast: $1.75
- Lunch: $3.25
- Reduced Pricing (if qualified):
- Breakfast: $0.30
- Lunch: $0.40
📄 How to Apply
Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the Free and Reduced-Price School Meals program.
✅ Who Qualifies?
- Families receiving SNAP or Ohio Works First (OWF)
- Foster children
- Head Start participants
- Children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway
- Families meeting income guidelines
📊 2024–2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 | $536 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,152 | $728 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 | $919 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 | $1,110 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,640 | $1,302 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 | $1,493 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,299 | $1,685 |
| 8 | $97,532 | $8,128 | $1,876 |
| Each Additional | +$9,953 | +$830 | +$192 |
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
- One application per child? No, use one per household.
- Already approved? No need to reapply — unless a child is missing from the letter.
- Reapply each year? Yes.
- On WIC? You may still qualify.
- Need to verify? Yes, documentation may be required.
- Can apply later? Yes, anytime your income changes.
- Non-U.S. citizen? You may still apply.
- Fluctuating income? Report your average/monthly income.
- Household member with no income? Write “0”.
- Military? Include pay, bonuses, allowances (some exclusions apply).
- Need more room on form? Use an extra page or request another form.
- Need more help? Call Ohio SNAP at 877-852-0010
📬 Contact
Jennifer Johnson
📍 138 N Liberty St, Galion, OH 44833
📞 419-468-5436
✉️ johnson.jennifer@sjsaints.org
