Columbia Public Schools is reminding eligible families to apply for school meal benefits amid federal furloughs and a pause in SNAP benefits .

Applications for the free or reduced-price meals are accepted year-round, according to an email sent to families.

All students enrolled in and attending Columbia Public Schools are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if they meet any of the following criteria:

Household’s gross income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines

The household is eligible for the Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The household is eligible for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).

The household is eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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