Special Milk Program for Mississippi
Mississippi
What is Special Milk Program for Mississippi ?
The Special Milk Program is designed to encourage fluid milk consumption by selling milk to students at the lowest possible price and serving milk free to students determined to be eligible. This program is not available to schools participating in the National School Breakfast or Lunch Programs. The Special Milk Program is restricted to children who do not have available any other Child Nutrition Programs. The subsidy for milk is determined annually and is a set reimbursement rate. The school district must cover the cost not covered by the reimbursement. This may include the cost of labor to handle the milk storage, equipment depreciation, paper supplies, and other overhead. School districts interested in this program may call the Office of Child Nutrition for the current regulations and funding rates.
Administration
Special Milk Program for Mississippi is administered by Mississippi.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for the Mississippi Special Milk Program, you must be a resident of the state of Mississippi and meetall ofthe following:
- Be a child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program; and
- Be low-income or very low income.
Each child's family must apply annually for free milk eligibility.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Special Milk Program for Mississippi ?
To apply for the Special Milk Program, directly contact your child's school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency, Child Nutrition Programs, manages this program and provides state contact information.
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
Contact Info
1-800-366-8922