American Leadership Academy Lexington has announced its participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

The availability of free and reduced-price meals became effective July 1 and will remain in effect throguh June 30, 2026.

Children from households that meet certain income guidelines may be eligible to receive meals at a free or reduced price. More details are in the provided graphic.

Families must provide the following information: a SNAP or TANFT case number verifying the household is eligible for either assistance programs and an adult household member signature.

Or applicants can include the names of all household members, the name and last four digits of the social security number of the adult submitting the application, income for each household member and a signature of an adult certifying that the information is correct. 

Foster children may also be eligible. The household should include and count the foster children, including income they earn on the application.

Applicants will be reviewed by James Jones, who will determine eligibility. Parents or guardians who disagree with the decision may submit a written appeal to Ronna Krantzman at 6913 Rembrandt Ave. Suite 2, Mesa, AZ 85212.

If a household's income changes, of if someone becomes unemployed, families must contact the school to submit a new meal application.