Meal Benefits Application

A new Application MUST be filled out annually.

• The new current application will be available by July 15th of each new school year.
• If you Filled out an application before that date, you will have to resubmit a new application after July 15th.
• Meal Benefits and the Grace Period: For those families who need meal benefits, or if you were already receiving meal benefits last school year, those will continue through the first 14 days of the new/current school year. If we do not have a new application by the end of that grace period your student’s meal benefit status will expire and they will be converted to a full paid student.
• A new application for all other households who want to take advantage of these benefits will need to be filled out before the end of the grace period. This MUST be completed online through the LINQ Connect Portal.

Will Application Information Be Checked?
Yes, we will not process your application until we have received and reviewed your income verification documentation.  Please email at least one of the forms of verification to eisdchildnutrition@eanesisd.net.

Forms of verification:

• Last 2 most recent paycheck stubs
• Most recent filed federal income tax forms
• SNAP/TANF/MEDICAID approval letter with EDG# or approval# printed on it.

Change in income or Status
A new application can be filled out at any time during the school year if your income or status changes.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Child Nutrition Department at (512) 732-9060 or email kpownall@eanesisd.net.