School Meal Accounts and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the new school year begins, it's time to set up your child's lunch account and apply for free or reduced-price meals. Please note the following important details:

1. Application for Free/Reduced Meals:

• Start Date: Applications open on July 1st each year.
• Reapplication: Must be done annually as eligibility is valid for only one year.
• Required Information:
  • Student ID number (provided via email post-enrollment).
  • Service Member’s LES and spouse pay voucher (if applicable).
  • Student’s name as listed on enrollment forms.
  • School district information according to your location.
• Continental U.S. DoDEA Schools: Use the military installation name

Important Notes:

• Household Income: Report gross pay (include spouse’s income). Exclude housing allowances, COLA, imminent danger pay, or hostile fire pay.

How to Apply:

• Visit Linq Connect to apply for free and reduced meals.

2. Managing Lunch Payments:

• Online Payments: Use the TITAN Family Portal at Linq Connect with a $2.60 service charge per transaction. You can set up recurring payments, get low balance alerts, view purchases, and split payments.
• In-Person Payments: Drop off cash or check at your school’s cafeteria with no service fee, or send it with your child in a sealed envelope clearly marked with their name and amount.
• Check Payments: Make checks payable to "School Meals Program," noting the child's name and account details. If a check is returned due to insufficient funds, a service charge will apply, and future check payments will be suspended until the issue is resolved.

For more details, visit Diamond ES DoDEA School Meals Program.

Thank you for your attention to these important tasks!