Something Good To Eat

Monday, August 16, 2004

Every Detroit Public Schools family is encouraged to submit a meal benefits application. You have to submit a new application for each school year but one application can be used for all DPS students in the household if it’s approved. Expect your child to bring the application home during the first week of school. If you don’t receive it, just contact your school and request the meal benefits application. The application must be returned to the school by September 29, 2004. The District has received good reviews regarding the quality of the food served. Students in elementary school receive no canned foods, no fried foods and no foods with fat added during cooking. The meals are also low sodium and provide children with 2/3 of their daily nutritional needs.

In the middle and high-schools, students receive fresh salads daily. Apply now. Make sure your child has something good to eat everyday.