Welfare Info

Special Milk Program for Washington

Washington

What is Special Milk Program for Washington ?

The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve.

Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also participate in SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have access to the school meal programs.

Administration

Special Milk Program for Washington is administered by Washington.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for the Washington Special Milk Program, you must be a resident of the state of Washington 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:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
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

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Special Milk Program for Washington ?

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 on the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) webpage.

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program on the Washington Special Milk Program page.

Contact Info

360-725-6000

How to Apply

Special Milk Program Washington State

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