Fremont City School District

Community Eligibility Provision

We are pleased to inform you that Fremont City Schools will again be implementing an option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2025-26.

What does this mean for you and your children attending the school(s) identified above?

Great news for you and your students! All enrolled students of Fremont City Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-26 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Summer EBT Information

Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) is continuing for 2025, and applications are now open through August 15!

Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides a one-time grocery benefit of $120 per eligible school-aged child during the summer that can be at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers.

Many families will get Summer EBT/SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits. If your household already participates in SNAP, OWF, or if income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, your child will automatically be enrolled to receive summer benefits. You do not need to fill out an application or take any further action.

If you are not automatically enrolled, but you believe that your child might be eligible, you can complete a simple online application available at sebt.ohio.gov to apply for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks directly. When applying, you will be asked to provide your child's name, school, date of birth, address, and some additional details. You will also be asked to report your household's income. You will not need to provide any other documents or information including social security number, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs to apply.

Apply Now through August 15, 2025: https://sebt.ohio.gov/

Households with active SNAP accounts should have benefits loaded to their Ohio Direction Card. All other households will receive a new Summer EBT card in the mail for each eligible child. The card will arrive in a plain white envelope and be addressed to the child. Any past summer P-EBT cards can be thrown away.

Please note that participation will not affect children or families' immigration status.

If you have any questions about the Summer EBT/Sun Bucks, please contact Jessica Michel, Child Nutrition Supervisor, at michelj@fremontschools.net.