VICENZA -- There is a new School Lunch Program in Vicenza military schools this year.
Each of the tasty and nutritious meal on the menu Daily Offerings consists of a hot lunch, vegetarian option, and either a sandwich or an entrée salad choice. Fresh fruit and a variety of milk flavors are offered daily as are new a la carte options to complement their meal. All school meals meet strict dietary guidelines.
To begin the process of registering your child for the school lunch program please follow following four steps (for returning students jump to step three):
Register your child at school and obtain a DoDEA Student ID# (10-digit)
Obtain DoDEA student ID# for all children, including Sure Start students, from their school registrar. Use this to set up a Lunchaccount, MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) parent account and/or apply for Free or Reduced Meals.
Provide the school nurse a Doctor's letter regarding any special dietary needs or allergies so menu substitutions maybe made by cafeteria staff as necessary for your child (children).
Set up a lunch account with AAFES Exchange
Visit your AAFES EXCHANGE Customer Service to set up a student accounts and deposit money into the "Meal" account for school lunches. Deposit money into the "General" account for additional entrée and/or a-la-carte food and beverages that meet U.S. Department of Agriculture's Smart Snack guidelines.
You will receive a 6-Digit PIN number assigned to your child to use for all future purchases. It is important to know that ALL students, including Sure Start and those eligible for free or reduced meals, must have a Lunchaccount.
Set up a Parent Account through Mypaymentsplus (MPP)
To create a new account, visit www.MyPaymentsPlus.com or use the mobile app. Follow the onscreen directions and register your student using their DODEA Student ID number. For additional support, contact MyPaymentsPlus at: +1-877-237-0946.
Some of the benefits for using MPP include the ability to view student balances and purchase history from your mobile device or computer anytime, anywhere, make payments to your student's cafeteria account online or with the MPP mobile app and set up alerts and reminders so you know when the balance is low. Also, remember deposits made at the AAFES Exchange or school cafeteria are free of charge while online deposits have a small nominal administrative fee to cover credit card fees.
Apply online for free or reduced meals
Please know that paper applications are no longer available for this program and that parents must apply online for benefits every year.
Sure Start students must apply online for free lunches as part of the program. Applications for the next school year begin 01 July 2017. Apply at: https://freeandreducedapps.aafes.com/
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