SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Over 1,000 kids in the Sioux Falls School District may lose free/reduced meal benefits once the grace period to apply to this year’s programs runs out Friday.
Superintendent Jamie Nold urged families at a press conference Tuesday to apply to the meal program even if they do not think they qualify. Nold said nearly 1,300 students and 970 families may be affected when the grace period ends Friday, and families that qualified for last year’s programs will still have to reapply to receive benefits.
Families looking to apply can reach out to the school district or apply at www.myschoolapps.com.
Nold also announced a call for donations for Hungry Hearts, a non-profit that helps children who don’t qualify for state free/reduced meal programs. Every dollar donated will be matched by Hungry Hearts up to $100,000. The funds raised will go towards school meals…