Healthy School Meals for All
Healthy School Meals for All.
Thanks to the passage of Healthy School Meals for All, a Colorado voter-approved initiative, District 51 will continue to provide D51 students in Mesa County (excludes breakfast at Independence Academy, New Emerson, Juniper Ridge, Mesa Valley Community School & Grand River Academy). Each meal must have a fruit and vegetable to qualify for the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
District 51 is excited to provide this opportunity for our students and families. We strongly believe that access to nutritious food significantly impacts student success. It remains important for families to complete the Family Application for Benefits. Though meals will be provided for free, the completion of this application by all qualifying families ensures that the district continues receiving funds to support nutritional services, after-school programs, and other funding opportunities throughout our schools. Families who meet the criteria and submit the application may also qualify for additional benefits or discounted district fees, including:
- Discounted utility and internet
- Waived curricular fees
- Discounted AP test fees
- Discounted bus passes
- Summer EBT
All income details provided through this document are confidential and safeguarded by Colorado law. Only one application needs to be completed for all children within an eligible household. When filling out this form, immigration status, migrant status, citizenship, and refugee status are not required. If you have questions about completing this application, please contact Connie Barteck at connie.barteck@d51schools.org or 970-254-5181