Community Eligibility - Free Breakfast and Lunch

Dear Buhl School District Families,

We are thrilled to announce that all schools in the district now qualify for the Community Eligibility Program (CEP)! This means every enrolled student can enjoy a reimbursable breakfast and lunch at no cost.

Once a school enrolls in CEP, all students eat at no cost to them and benefit from more advantages:

Reduced stigma & greater equity - students do not have to worry about being judged by their peers because of how they receive school meals. Students who have access to better nutrition tend to perform better academically.

Efficiency - CEP simplifies the way students receive school meals. With CEP, schools do not have to spend time chasing school meal applications of handling meal payments, whether reduced-price or free. This is a huge advantage for schools affected by staffing issues and supply chain shortages.

Stability - schools are guaranteed a rate of funding for CEP for four years that can be increased if the amount of directly certified students goes up, but cannot be reduced.

Increased revenue - more children eating school meals means more revenue which can be used to pay staff, buy equipment, and improve the quality of the food served.

Here’s what to expect:

• Free Breakfast and Lunch for EVERY enrolled student.

• Popplewell Elementary: Breakfast will be served in the classroom.

• Buhl Middle & High School: A nutrition break will be provided between first and second periods.

We encourage everyone to take full advantage of this incredible opportunity—participation helps the program succeed!

Please Note: A la carte items such as milk, juice, and additional meals will still require payment. You can view more information on our website. Child Nutrition | Buhl School District

Thank you for supporting our efforts to provide nutritious meals to every student!

Buhl School District