ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENROLLED AT WILLOW RIVER AREA SCHOOL SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS EACH YEAR.
Applying matters! Information provided on Applications for Educational Benefits:
determines benefits for students and families such as no-cost meals at school and reduced fees for preschool
generates funding for our district each year and qualifies our school to provide additional services
The Application for Educational Benefits (formerly known as Free and Reduced) can be completed in the JMC Parent Portal.
Visit the JMC Parent Portal , select the 2025-2026 school year and login with your username and password.
Click on Register for 2025-2026, then click on Meals Application.
Follow the instructions to complete your online application.
An eligibility notice letter will arrive in the mail within 10 business days.
APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS and they have also been mailed to district families. Save time and resources by filling out your application online today!
Waiver of Confidentiality where the Application for Educational Benefits may be shared with other programs for which your children may qualify.
For more information regarding student meal applications, visit the Minnesota Department of Education.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One application needed per family each year.
This form used to be called the “Free and Reduced Lunch” form
The income thresholds are higher than in some programs, so many families are surprised to find they DO qualify.
Contact Cathy Troskey in the District Office at 218-372-3131 ext 114 with any questions related to food service or for application materials.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.