Plymouth School Lunch Program is providing free meals to all students.  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has provided money to do this for one year through the State budget.  Children enrolled in the district (or in the community) are eligible for these free meals regardless of eligibility through June 30, 2024.

What this means for your family and for Plymouth Public Schools:

• Your children, ages 0-18, will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch every school day, at no cost, in a safe and welcoming environment. 

• It allows Plymouth Public Schools to provide the most nourishing and appetizing meals possible for your children. When your children eat school meals, it helps the school system by providing federal funds to the district. The more meals we serve, the more funding we receive, allowing us to focus on meal quality, variety and innovative practices (new recipes, etc.). If your children have never before participated in school meals, consider trying the program this year!

• It helps you save time and money. By allowing us to prepare meals for your children you don’t have to plan and shop for your children’s breakfast and lunch each school day.

In addition, we also encourage families to apply for SNAP benefits. SNAP provides monthly cash benefits (on an EBT card) to purchase groceries for eligible families. To apply for SNAP, visit www.startwithsnap.org or call the Project Bread Food Source Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. If you are unsure whether your family is eligible, the Food Source Hotline can assist you with eligibility questions. Families approved for SNAP are directly eligible to receive free meals at school and do not need to fill out an application for free and reduced price meals.

Plymouth School Lunch Program is providing free meals to all students.  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has provided money to do this for one year through the State budget.  Children enrolled in the district (or in the community) are eligible for these free meals regardless of eligibility through June 30, 2024.

Even though meals are free, it is recommended that school districts still collect applications and notify households of the results. 

There are many benefits of qualifying for the free/reduced lunch program, such as free bus passes or a reduction on utilities.  Unless you have received a current FY24 Direct Certification letter from us, you will still need to complete a 2023-2024 Massachusetts Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals to be eligible for these benefits (if you qualify).

You may download the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals and instructions in PDF form here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Applications are also obtainable at all school offices.

The Limited English Proficiency Taglines Cover Page and USDA I Speak Statements are for your use to assist in determining the language needs of households.

Other language translations for the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals are available in Spanish and Portuguese or by clicking on this link:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications

NOTICE: The data contained within this page should not be used for and does not provide menu planning for a child with a medical condition or food allergy. Ingredients and menu items are subject to change or substitution without notice. Please consult a medical professional for assistance in planning for or treating medical conditions.

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: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint , 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: intake@usda.gov.

 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

To arrange for student balance transfers within the Plymouth Public Schools or meal payment refunds, contact PPS student meals by email or call our office at (508) 830-4474.

We will be happy to assist you.

To view the Plymouth Public Schools Wellness Policy Procedural Guidelines, please click here.

Director, Food Services
117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Contact Mr. Patrick Van Cott by EMail
(508) 830-4474 Phone
(508) 830-4448 Fax

Assistant Director, Food Services
117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Contact Ms. Patti Callahan-Ryan by EMail
(508) 830-4474 Phone
(508) 830-4448 Fax

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