Breakfast and lunch will once again be provided to all Brunswick R-2 students at no cost for the 2021-22 school year.

However, district administrators say, “While school meals are free for all students, it remains important for families to complete a Free/Reduced Price Meal Program application to be eligible for other district and community benefits. If your family has qualified for the Free/Reduced Price Meal Program in the past- or you think you would qualify now- we ask you to fill out an application so that your child’s benefits will not be interrupted if the program would end during the school year or for the grace period at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Free and reduced status may also help your student qualify for other benefits and programs.”

Administrator say to contact Shayla Buie at (660) 548-3777 with any questions or for assistance in filling out your application.

The duration of this program remains unknown and depends on funding through the USDA/School Lunch Program. If at any time this program ends, district families will be notified as soon as possible.

Administrators add, “Parents/guardians will still be responsible for the cost of milk for Preschool and Kindergarten snack, as it is not included in this program.”