Nutrition Department

Quick Start Guide

How to Apply

Summer 2024 will be the first year for Indiana SUN Bucks, a new benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. Most eligible families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. This new program is available in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities.

IDOE SunBucks Information

Apply HERE

Sun Bucks FAQ

The waiver expired for free meals in 2022.

The current breakfast and lunch prices are as follows:

• Breakfast Meal: Elementary $1.30 / Middle $1.55 / High $1.55 / Reduced All $.30
• Lunch Meal: Elementary $2.60 / Middle $2.80 / High $2.90 / Reduced All $.40

Applying for assistance is strongly encouraged by ALL families.  A family MUST turn in an application if you require textbook assistance or the P-EBT program. Free and Reduced/Textbook Application Parent Letter 2023-2024 Applications for Assistance need to be filled out for EACH school year.

There is no carryover for textbook assistance from the previous year.

Paper applications are available now.

Free/Reduced Lunch Parent Letter

Free/Reduced Lunch Parent Letter SPANISH

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

Free/ Reduced Lunch Application SPANISH

Online application process: http://www.mymealtime.com/

Do not log in to your account, go to the orange box that states Mealtime Apply Online

Any money left in your students' account you can request a refund, transfer to a sibling or donate to the Lunches of Love account which goes to another student in need.

Please fill out the form below and return it to the Nutrition Department.

Meal Refund or DONATION Form 

The form can be mailed to:

Michelle Philipp

Director of Nutrition Services

14525 Wicker Ave. Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Email mphilipp@hanover.k12.in.us OR fax to 219-374-3898.

Any money left in a students' account will automatically transfer over to the new school year. Any negative balance that has occurred during the 2022-2023 school year will carry over to the 2023-2024 school year.

You can get the balance by calling the Cafeteria Manager or by visiting www.mymealtime.com