SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is offering SUN Bucks this summer for families with enrolled students who have Free or Reduced lunch status. SUN Bucks is replacing the P-EBT program offered in years past. Instead of families receiving a separate card for each student, families will receive ONE card with $120 deposited for EACH eligible student. (i.e. A family with two eligible students would receive $240 total on their card.)
Letters to all families have been emailed out informing you of your status. If you did not receive an email or feel that your status is incorrect, applications will be available in July 2024 through the PA Department of Human Services. You can read more information and learn how to apply through DHS in the letter below.
SUN Bucks Family Information Letter
*Please note: AACMS cannot disperse or collect applications or answer questions about the program. ALL inquiries MUST go through the PA DHS. While AACMS provides free breakfast & lunch to ALL students, regardless of status, this program is ONLY for students whose families qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch status.
Letters to all families have been emailed out informing you of your status. If you did not receive an email or feel that your status is incorrect, applications will be available in July 2024 through the PA Department of Human Services. You can read more information and learn how to apply through DHS in the letter below.
SUN Bucks Family Information Letter
*Please note: AACMS cannot disperse or collect applications or answer questions about the program. ALL inquiries MUST go through the PA DHS. While AACMS provides free breakfast & lunch to ALL students, regardless of status, this program is ONLY for students whose families qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch status.
School Nutrition Program
AACMS offers our students healthy meals for breakfast and lunch through our School Nutrition Program.
All Meals are free for the 2024–2025 school year.
Click here to view our online menus,
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Breakfast & Lunch Procedure
We are pleased to inform you that Arts Academy Charter School Inc. will be implementing a new provision known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the 2023-2024 school year. This program is available to schools and districts that are participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All enrolled students of Arts Academy Charter School Inc. are eligible to receive a nutritional breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge to your household.
No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without paying a fee or submitting an application.
If we can be of any further assistance, please contact our Food Services Coordinator, Susan Ott, at sott@arts-cs.org.
No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without paying a fee or submitting an application.
If we can be of any further assistance, please contact our Food Services Coordinator, Susan Ott, at sott@arts-cs.org.
Free and Reduced Meals
Applications are not needed for the 2024-2025 school year. All students can order a free breakfast and lunch.
Other Important School Nutrition Information
Prohibited Items: Per national school lunch guidelines, AACMS does not permit:
- Fast Food
- Soda
- Energy Drinks
- Outside Food Deliveries (GrubHub, Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc.)
Thank you for your cooperation.
Questions & Resources
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Food Services Coordinator, Susan Ott, at sott@arts-cs.org.
View our Wellness Policy and Triannual Assessment here: Wellness at AACMS
View our Wellness Policy and Triannual Assessment here: Wellness at AACMS
Disclaimer
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at, https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ATTENTION: If you speak Spanish, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Contact your child’s school.
ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Comuníquese con la escuela de su niño.
August 2, 2022
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ATTENTION: If you speak Spanish, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Contact your child’s school.
ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Comuníquese con la escuela de su niño.
August 2, 2022