Crossroads ES: School Meals Program
Free Meals Information
School meals served during SY21-22 are free to all students in accordance with USDA guidance. Please disregard any regular meal prices listed below. School Meals Program personnel are working to update content as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Your Community School Meals Program
The DoDEA Americas School Meals Program is dedicated to building student health and academic achievement in our communities. Daily access to nutritious foods is the foundation for students to reach their full potential.
- Our program provides parents convenience and reduces stress by providing budget friendly meals that are nutritious, too!
- Our program is a participant of the USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program ensuring the high standards of nutrition of served to your student.
| Meal Prices | Full Price | Reduced Price |
|---|---|---|
| Student Breakfast | $1.50 | $0.30 |
| Student Lunch - Crossroads ES | $2.85 | $0.40 |
| Student Lunch - QMHS | $3.00 | $0.40 |
A La Carte Prices
Students in all grade levels may purchase extra menu items at the A La Carte prices after selecting a reimbursable breakfast or lunch.
| Breakfast | Price |
|---|---|
| Entree | $0.75 |
| Yogurt w/Fruit/Parfait/Smootie | $1.25 |
| Breakfast Bar | $0.75 |
| Pop Tarts | $1.00 |
| Fruit/Vegetable | $0.75 |
| Milk | $0.50 |
| Cereal | $0.75 |
| Lunch | Price |
|---|---|
| Entree | $1.50 |
| Fruit/Vegetable | $0.75 |
| Gatorade | $1.50 |
| Flavored Water/Water | $1.00 |
| Ice Cream | $1.00 |
| Chips - Variety | $0.75 |
| Rolls/Bread/Buns | $0.75 |
| Crackers (2 Pkgs) | $0.20 |
La Carte items cannot be purchased if there are outstanding charges exceeding $5.00 on the student's account.
Dropped Tray: The student will be given another tray at no charge.
Mid-Atlantic District
School Meals Program
District Food Services Director
Phone: 910-907-0565
Crossroads ES
Kim Mitchell
School Meals Program
Phone: 571-660-9568
Quantico Schools
Todd Morrell
School Meals Program
SMP Supervisor
Phone: 703-630-7049
Free and Reduced Meals Program
Children need healthy meals to learn. DoDEA Schools offer healthy meals every school day. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. The forms to the right include an application for free or reduced price meal benefits, and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
Who can get free or reduced price meals?
- All children in households receiving benefits from a State SNAP, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or State TANF, are eligible for free meals.
- Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
- Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
- Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines
Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.
| FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART For School Year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Meals | Reduced Meals | ||||
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Annual | Monthly | |
|
1 |
16744 |
1,396 |
23,828 |
1,986 |
|
|
2 |
22,646 |
1,888 |
32,227 |
2,686 |
|
|
3 |
28,548 |
2,379 |
40,626 |
3,386 |
|
|
4 |
34,450 |
2,871 |
49,025 |
4,086 |
|
|
5 |
40352 |
3,363 |
57424 |
4,786 |
|
|
6 |
46,254 |
3,855 |
65,823 |
5,486 |
|
|
7 |
52,156 |
4,347 |
74,222 |
6,186 |
|
|
8 |
58,058 |
4839 |
82621 |
6,886 |
|
|
Each add't family member, add |
5,902 |
492 |
8,399 |
700 |
|
Required Forms
Quantico Free Lunch for SY 2021-2022Mid-Atlantic District
School Meals Program
District Food Services Director
Phone: 910-907-0565
Crossroads ES
Kim Mitchell
School Meals Program
Phone: 571-660-9568
Quantico Schools
Todd Morrell
School Meals Program
SMP Supervisor
Phone: 703-630-7049
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS homeless, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your household lack a permanent address? Are you staying together in a shelter, hotel, or other temporary housing arrangement? Does your family relocate on a seasonal basis? Are any children living with you who have chosen to leave their prior family or household? If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail [school, homeless liaison or migrant coordinator].
Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: [name, address, phone number].
SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE ALREADY APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? No, but please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. If any children in your household were missing from your eligibility notification, contact [name, address, phone number, e-mail] immediately.
CAN I APPLY ONLINE? Yes! You are encouraged to complete an online application instead of a paper application if you are able. The online application has the same requirements and will ask you for the same information as the paper application. Visit [website] to begin or to learn more about the online application process. Contact [name, address, phone number, e-mail] if you have any questions about the online application.
MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year, through [date]. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year. If you do not send in a new application that is approved by the school or you have not been notified that your child is eligible for free meals , your child will be charged the full price for meals.
I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please send in an application.
Will the information I give be checked? Yes. We may also ask you to send written proof of the household income you report.
If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.
What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: [name, address, phone number, e-mail].
May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You, your children, or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced price meals.
What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.
WHAT IF SOME HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS HAVE NO INCOME TO REPORT? Household members may not receive some types of income we ask you to report on the application, or may not receive income at all. Whenever this happens, please write a 0 in the field. However, if any income fields are left empty or blank, those will also be counted as zeroes. Please be careful when leaving income fields blank, as we will assume you meant to do so.
We are in the military. do we REPORT OUR INCOME DIFFERENTLY? Your basic pay and cash bonuses must be reported as income. If you get any cash value allowances for off-base housing, food, or clothing, it must also be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. Any additional combat pay resulting from deployment is also excluded from income.
WHAT IF THERE ISN'T ENOUGH SPACE ON THE APPLICATION FOR MY FAMILY? List any additional household members on a separate piece of paper, and attach it to your application. Contact [name, address, phone number, e-mail] to receive a second application.
My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for? To find out how to apply for [State SNAP] or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call [State hotline number].
If you have other questions or need help, call the number to the right.
Accounts and Payments
Our program offers CONVENIENT and BUDGET friendly prices and payment methods to feed your student during the day, ensuring your student is refreshed and refueled to continue learning.
TIP: Set up payday alerts on your phone or calendar as a reminder to fund your students account.
Options: Please be advised that payments are due at the time of purchase. Sponsors, guardians and families are responsible for all student purchases.
- Set up low balance alerts
#2 - Drop off payments at your student's school meals office or cafeteria.
#3 - Give payments to your student.
- For purchases above the value of one meal, YOU MUST place it in a sealed envelope with the students name and amount of money enclosed clearly written on the outside of the envelope.
Eligibility for Meals Benefits and Initial Carryover Eligibility
Parents may apply for Free/Reduced lunch directly with the schools food services program or through our online application. Parents will need your child's student ID # to apply online.
Crossroads ES Hours
| Grade | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten - 5th Grade | 8:50 am | 3:10 pm |
| Pre-K AM Session | 8:50 am | 11:00 am |
| Pre-K PM Session | 12:30 pm | 2:40 pm |
*AM PreK Class - Students have a Special PreK Bus for getting picked up and taken home.
*PM PreK Class - Students have a Special PreK Bus for getting picked up and taken home.