Hamilton Township School District Food Service Information
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The Frame
Families must submit a new meal application every school year to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals and benefits.
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Hamilton Township School District families
Families must complete annual applications to determine their eligibility for subsidized meal programs.
Students
Students are the recipients of the meal services and are subject to the district's identiMetrics finger scanning system.
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Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for free or reduced-price meals every year?
Can I apply if I am not a U.S. citizen?
What should I do if my income changes during the school year?
How do I appeal a decision regarding my application?
Key Facts
- A new meal application must be submitted every school year.
- Only one application is required per household, regardless of the number of children.
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the school year if household financial circumstances change.
- Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals includes households receiving NJ SNAP or TANF, foster children, homeless/migrant/runaway children, and those meeting specific income guidelines.
- Citizenship is not a requirement for applying for meal benefits.
- Applicants must report current income; if a household member has no income, '0' must be written in the field.
- Military families must report basic pay, cash bonuses, and cash allowances, but exclude combat pay and housing privatization allowances.
- Appeals regarding application decisions should be directed to Dr. Jeffery Zito.
- The district utilizes identiMetrics finger scanning technology for meal services.
- Summer EBT benefits are available for eligible families during the summer months.
Why It Matters
Families must submit a new meal application every school year to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals and benefits.
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Biometric Identification
The district uses biometric finger scanning (identiMetrics) for student meal identification, which is a specific operational policy for the district.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.hamiltonschools.org
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