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CURRENT NEWS:
Are you impacted by the current government shutdown?
If so, you should be aware of this guidance from our SSD Family Advocate Team:
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
If your family has been affected by a government shutdown or a recent decrease in income, you may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
If you already qualify for SNAP benefits and you have a remaining balance on your EBT card, you can participate in the following SNAP programs to receive additional benefits for fresh fruits & vegetables:
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
If your family has been affected by a government shutdown or a recent decrease in income, you may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
- Eligibility is based on your current income at the time of application.
- Once approved, benefits last for the entire school year—even if your income changes later.
If you already qualify for SNAP benefits and you have a remaining balance on your EBT card, you can participate in the following SNAP programs to receive additional benefits for fresh fruits & vegetables:
- SNAP Produce Match - buy $10 of fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables with your EBT card at participating grocery stores and receive a $5 produce coupon: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/nutrition-and-physical-activity/healthy-eating/snap-match-programs/snap-produce-match
- SNAP Market Match - visit a participating farmers market or farm stand to receive SNAP Market Match dollars. Simply visit the information booth and swipe your EBT card for the amount you’d like to spend. Participating markets will match $25 or more per day in Market Match dollars for you to spend on produce: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/nutrition-and-physical-activity/healthy-eating/snap-match-programs/snap-market-match
- Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program - The Washington State Department of Health’s Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FV Rx) Program works with health care centers in Washington to prescribe fruits and vegetables to patients who are food insecure. Patients receive paper vouchers valued at $250-$500 over six months, redeemable at Safeway stores. Find out if you qualify: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/public-health-system-resources-and-services/funding/fruit-and-vegetable-incentives-program/fruit-and-vegetable-prescription-program
Visit our Community Resource page for links and information if your family is in need.
The WORKS will be open starting on Wednesday, September 10th.
The WORKS is a free clothing room that is a resource for any Shoreline student. Stop by any Wednesday (one time per month) between 6:30-8:00 to pick out what your kids need: clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, coats, and more.
Donations are needed.
Gently used or new clothing is appreciated. Please drop them off at The WORKS on Wednesday evenings between 6-8:30, or you can lave them outside the door at The Skills Center which is behind the Spartan Gym, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 8:30am-2:00pm.
Volunteers are needed.
We need lots of helpers to keep this resource running smoothly. Volunteers will help sort and organize donated items. Please sign up here.
The WORKS is a free clothing room that is a resource for any Shoreline student. Stop by any Wednesday (one time per month) between 6:30-8:00 to pick out what your kids need: clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, coats, and more.
Donations are needed.
Gently used or new clothing is appreciated. Please drop them off at The WORKS on Wednesday evenings between 6-8:30, or you can lave them outside the door at The Skills Center which is behind the Spartan Gym, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 8:30am-2:00pm.
Volunteers are needed.
We need lots of helpers to keep this resource running smoothly. Volunteers will help sort and organize donated items. Please sign up here.
DISTRICT BUDGET CHALLENGES CONTINUE
The Shoreline School District is projecting that their expenses will exceed their revenue by $4 million this year. There are many reasons behind this shortfall: state funding has not kept up with inflation, state funding does not cover the full cost of special education services, student enrollment has decreased which has meant fewer state dollars. The district is considering more budget cuts, which may include closing an elementary school. Please stay informed on this issue and advocate for all students, both locally and to our state legislature. More information is on this page.