Free Meals for Schuyler Students Extends to End of School Year

Free Meals for Schuyler Students Extends to End of School Year

Schuyler R-1 has been approved for free meals for Schuyler students 18 and under throughout the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.

Schuyler R-1 will be utilizing the nationwide waiver for FREE MEALS from the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

Who Is Eligible?

Every Schuyler R-1 student and child 18 and under. If you have a child in Schuyler County that is not a student, please contact the program coordinator for more information.

What Does This Mean?

Meals on school days between September 1 and May 28 will be free to children under the Summer Food Service Program nationwide waiver extension.

What Is Covered?

The free meal does not include a la carte items, extra milks, or any other items beyond a whole unit meal (breakfast or lunch choice with listed sides). These items are still available, but the student will be charged.

What About My Child’s Allergies?

A student with a documented allergy will receive an equivalent item for that part of their meal. For example, a student may get an apple in place of strawberries if it is documented with the nurse that the student is allergic to strawberries.

What About The Lunch Money I Have Already Paid?

For those that have already deposited money into their meal accounts, that money will remain in their accounts.

The program coordinator is Mrs. Wayman. She can be reached at

kwayman@schuyler.k12.mo.us or (660) 956-4125, option 1 Elementary