* The state of MN pays for reduced-price meals .

How do I pay for my children ’ s meals ?

All students have a meal account that is created automatically when they are enrolled in the school district . Each student will have a unique PIN ( personal identification number ) that they enter in a keypad to access their account when they go through the breakfast or lunch line .

Students that are approved for free or reduced meals need to put money in their accounts only if they will be purchasing milk or other a la carte items , or if they have accrued a negative balance prior to being approved for free or reduced meals .

Students that pay full price for meals must have money in their accounts in order to purchase meals or A la carte items .

Funds can be added to a student ’ s account online by logging in to your AH Connect account on www . ahschools . us . Click on the My Meal Account icon , or you can send a check or cash to the school . Please put the student ’ s name and PIN on the check or send with a note so the funds can be added to the correct account . Parents can view meal history and purchases online here also for the past 90 days . There is no fee to make online payments .

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Grades PK , 1-5 Breakfast Free Free $ 1.45 Grades K-5 Lunch Free Free $ 2.35 Grades 6-12 Breakfast Free Free $ 1.60 Grades 6-12 Lunch Free Free $ 2.50

How do I apply or know if my child qualifies for free or reduced price meals ?

Families that are at or below 185 % of the federal poverty level may qualify for free or reduced price school meals . Some students that receive MFIP ( MN Family Investment Program ) or SNAP ( Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ) benefits may be automatically qualified for free meals by the state of Minnesota . These households will receive a letter from Child Nutrition to let them know that they have already been qualified for free meals . No further application is needed .

Households not automatically qualified will receive a letter each year in early August with instructions on how to complete an online application for free and reduced meals or how to request a paper application . Families are responsible for paying for meals that are eaten before a child ’ s application is approved .

The Application for Education Benefits ( free and reduced meals ) can also be completed online after August 10th each year . Go to ahschools . us / freereduced . A new application needs to be completed each school year even if you have qualified in the past . A letter will be mailed to you notifying you if you have been approved or not .

What if my child needs a dietary accommodation ?

Dietary accommodations are governed by state and federal regulations .

Lactose reduced or soy milk is available to students with a written request from the parent / guardian . The written request should be submitted to the Child Nutrition cafeteria supervisor at the student ’ s school .

Any other special dietary needs require a completed diet accommodation form signed by a licensed physician and a parent / guardian .

Completed diet accommodation forms should be mailed to the CNP office at 2727 N . Ferry St ., Anoka , 55303 or faxed to 763-506-1253 for approval . The Diet Accommodations Request form is online at ahschools . us / dietform .