HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced Thursday that they will no longer charge for meals.
Because of a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture order, all students enrolled in USD 308 who eat breakfast or lunch in district schools will not be charged through Dec. 31.
Families who normally would pay the full rate or the reduced rate for meals will not be charged during this time. All meal charges prior to Sept. 3 will still apply. Additionally, students will have to pay for ala-carte items.
District families still need to fill out the free or reduced lunch application because meals after Dec. 31 will be charged according to their student meal status.
The application also is needed on file for families to qualify for free or reduced-price textbook fees. This application helps the district receive additional state funding needed to provide resources for students.
The free meals also apply to students who are learning from home. Students enrolled in remote learning at Hutchinson Public Schools, USD 308 have the option of ordering meal kits.
Meal kits are required to be ordered ahead each week & one form must be filled out per student.
Patrons will pick up meal kits weekly on Wednesdays only and will receive 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches.
Pick up locations will be at Hutchinson High School from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and Hutchinson Middle School 7 from noon to 12:30 p.m.