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This is the Charlo Public Schools School District electronic application for free and reduced-price meals for the USDA's National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs. This application will also be used to issue benefits for the SUN Bucks program that will provide $120 per eligible child in the form of preloaded cards that your family can use to purchase groceries. Children must be directly certified or income eligible to qualify. The program is intended to help fulfill hunger gaps when children are not in school. Please contact the hot-line at (406) 444-0044 or email SUNBucks@mt.gov if you wish to opt out of the SUN Bucks program benefits.

This interactive application will guide you through the application process.

You cannot save and return to this application after you have started it. You will receive an application number for reference once you have submitted the application. The time it will take you to finish this application depends on your household circumstances and the information you have on hand when you begin. You will need to provide information regarding DOBs, grades, schools, and income information for children and adults in your household, as well as case numbers for SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR assistance programs. When you are ready to apply, click the ‘Get Started' button below to begin.

If this application is approved, your children are also eligible for SUN Bucks benefits for Summer 2025. Watch your mail for your card to arrive.

Note: Students attending a CEP school will continue to receive school meals at no cost during the regular school year even if deemed reduced-price eligible or denied SUN Bucks benefits via this application.

Please see the OPI SUN Bucks webpage for more details.

If you would like to apply using the paper application, contact us at 53159 1st Ave West, Charlo, MT, 59824-0010.

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