Tennessee Announces 2009-10 School Meal Guidelines
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced the 2009-10 federal income guidelines for free and reduced price meals for children in Tennessee schools as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s school meals programs help ensure all students have access to a nutritious diet.
“Research indicates that eating habits affect students performance, so we know a hungry child has a difficult time learning,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said. “School meals are a healthy option for students and can be the fuel our children need to improve their learning opportunities.”
Below are the federal income eligibility guidelines effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010:
Household Size |
FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES |
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REDUCED PRICE MEALS – 185% |
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FREE MEALS – 130% |
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Annual |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
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48 CONTIGUOUS STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GUAM, AND TERRITORIES |
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1 |
10,830 |
|
20,036 |
1,670 |
835 |
771 |
386 |
|
14,079 |
1,174 |
587 |
542 |
271 |
2 |
14,570 |
26,955 |
2,247 |
1,124 |
1,037 |
519 |
18,941 |
1,579 |
790 |
729 |
365 |
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3 |
18,310 |
33,874 |
2,823 |
1,412 |
1,303 |
652 |
23,803 |
1,984 |
992 |
916 |
458 |
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4 |
22,050 |
40,793 |
3,400 |
1,700 |
1,569 |
785 |
28,665 |
2,389 |
1,195 |
1,103 |
552 |
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5 |
25,790 |
47,712 |
3,976 |
1,988 |
1,836 |
918 |
33,527 |
2,794 |
1,397 |
1,290 |
645 |
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6 |
29,530 |
54,631 |
4,553 |
2,277 |
2,102 |
1,051 |
38,389 |
3,200 |
1,600 |
1,477 |
739 |
||
7 |
33,270 |
61,550 |
5,130 |
2,565 |
2,386 |
1,184 |
43,251 |
3,605 |
1,803 |
1,664 |
832 |
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8 |
37,010 |
68,469 |
5,706 |
2,853 |
2,634 |
1,317 |
48,113 |
4,010 |
2,005 |
1,851 |
926 |
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For each additional family member, add |
3,740 |
6,919 |
577 |
289 |
267 |
134 |
4,862
|
406 |
203 |
187 |
94 |
For basic facts about free and reduced price means, please visit http://snp.state.tn.us/.
"The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@state.tn.us.
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