FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NCPS to Offer Meals at No Cost for All Students this School Year
Nash County, N.C. — All students at Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools in Nash County will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge this school year. In addition, students and adults will be able to purchase snacks and à la carte items. CEP eligibility is determined by Direct Certification (DC). Students who are DC are automatically eligible for meals at no charge due to their participation in programs such as Food Stamps, Federal Medicaid, or other federal assistance. Schools must have a high percentage of DC students to qualify for CEP.
This year, thanks to the inclusion of Medicaid-eligible students, all Nash County Public Schools qualified for CEP.
"We are glad to be able to provide meals at no cost to all our students through the CEP program,” said Angie Miller, Executive Director of Child Nutrition. “Ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals is a fundamental part of our commitment to their overall well-being and academic success.” “Food Scarcity is real and this initiative not only helps alleviate hunger but also improves students’ ability to focus and learn,” added Dr. LaShawnda Washington, Chair of the NCPS Board of Education.
Schools can be qualified for up to five years under the CEP program. For more information and to see how the program benefits our community, visit our website at www.ncpschools.net.
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