All Students At 44 Escambia Schools Will Receive Free Lunch, Breakfast This Year

July 23, 2020

Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students, regardless of income, during the upcoming school year at 44 schools in Escambia County.

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program means that parents of the students at these schools are not required to submit an application for the Free and Reduced Meal program at that school. However, siblings attending schools not on the CEP list will need to apply for eligibility.

The free meal schools are selected based upon income levels.

This program has been in place since 2015 in Escambia County and is not related to the current pandemic.

Participating schools are:

ELEMENTARY  SCHOOLS

  1. Bellview
  2. Bratt
  3. Brentwood
  4. Byrneville
  5. C.A. Weis
  6. Ensley
  7. Ferry Pass
  8. Global Learning Academy
  9. Holm
  10. Jim Allen
  11. Lincoln Park
  12. Lipscomb
  13. Longleaf
  14. McArthur
  15. Molino Park
  16. Montclair
  17. Myrtle Grove
  18. Navy Point
  19. Oakcrest
  20. Pine Meadow
  21. Pleasant Grove
  22. Scenic Heights
  23. O.J. Semmes
  24. Sherwood
  25. Warrington
  26. West Pensacola

MIDDLE  SCHOOLS

  1. Bellview
  2. Beulah
  3. Ernest Ward
  4. Ferry Pass
  5. Jim Bailey
  6. Warrington
  7. Workman

HIGH  SCHOOLS

  1. Escambia
  2. Northview
  3. Pensacola
  4. Pine Forest
  5. Washington

OTHER SCHOOLS AND CENTERS

  1. Camelot
  2. Capstone
  3. Escambia Westgate Center
  4. Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy
  5. Lakeview Center
  6. Success Academy

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Comments

28 Responses to “All Students At 44 Escambia Schools Will Receive Free Lunch, Breakfast This Year”

  1. For Real on August 13th, 2020 5:12 pm

    Are some of y’all serious right now about not feeding the children? None of these kids asked to be put into the environment they have to endure on a daily basis. Believe it or not they carry these stresses around also. Some of us are quick to give panhandlers money because they write ” I need a beer” on a sign. Kids are proud also and don’t want ppl to know their hardships either. Love is why we ALL were put here to do for one another. Let’s take care of OUR children OUR future by making sure they eat and stop wasting so much time and effort on nonsense. Stay safe and much love to you all

  2. Matt on August 11th, 2020 5:46 pm

    Yah if we could get some info on if or how remote learning kids will benefit from this that’d be amazing.

  3. Charles Odom on July 27th, 2020 1:53 pm

    Tate, Ransom, and Kingsfield left out?

  4. Lee on July 24th, 2020 9:28 pm

    @Elizabeth. Where tax money goes isn’t like a buffet. We don’t get to choose the individual services we want and ignore the rest. People who don’t drive still benefit from roads and bridges. Taxes are about what we can do in communities to promote the common good. During a time when many people cant work, some getting no benefits, feeding children should be a priority.

  5. LW on July 24th, 2020 9:12 pm

    Hellen Caro ? Perdido pays some of the highest taxes in this county. So, these parents have to pay for others kids as well as their own. That’s not cool.

  6. Twnmom on July 24th, 2020 11:30 am

    @Elizabeth yes school lunches come out of EVERYONE’S tax dollars. These children are our future and even though you did not carry a child the child you feed today could be the nurse that saves your life in 10 years. People need to stop thinking about the I and focus on the WE that makes up a community. Unless you do not rely on any sort of human interaction (which you have internet access so you do in some way shape or form) these children are part of your future. Let’s not be petty about $1 of your taxes.

  7. David on July 24th, 2020 9:57 am

    I support feeding anyone who is hungry, school children are at the mercy of us being a human being and helping them
    I support what ever it takes to do this…
    Majority on here forgot they were once doing the same thing….throwing stones in glass houses…and acting like on this forum you are above it all.
    Take care of the children..the rest of you can stay sitting on the couch picking your teeth with your EBT cards….BTW IS THE SAME THING..people helping people

  8. Justme on July 24th, 2020 8:27 am

    @Shannon,, Wow Really lady are you living under a rock I see it everyday children as young as kindergarten age serving themselves what do you think all them scoops and tongs are for on the food line,, Not only do they serve themselves they are encourage to pick up their own food and yes I am well aware That the cafeteria workers wear hair nets and gloves.

  9. Jen on July 24th, 2020 8:20 am

    I think this is wonderful. I didn’t see a lot of the ones complaining about the free lunches and breakfasts the schools were providing when the pandemic forced the kids out of school. That was for the entire community. I’m happy to have my tax dollars at work where it benefits others. Nor did I see where they complained about the free money everyone got. Unfortunately sometimes these are the only good meals the kids get. This is a great decision!

  10. Shannon on July 24th, 2020 12:53 am

    Just me I’ve never seen kids serve themselves it’s always been lunch ppl serving the kids food or picking trays already prepared. And lunch ppl had gloves and hair nets. I have never seen kids serve themselves

  11. MR REALITY on July 23rd, 2020 11:35 pm

    wow some of you are dumb….

  12. Jerry on July 23rd, 2020 10:40 pm

    This is a wonderful thing, whoever made or mandated this deserves a raise. It is hard times now, many parents are not working or can’t afford the extra cost. This will really help

  13. NPC on July 23rd, 2020 8:07 pm

    If you are upset because a child is getting a meal then you are part of the problem. Instead of complaining on here about it why not get out and protest so your miserable life may amount to 15 seconds of fame and you feel as if you have a chance of being a productive member of society.

  14. Leonard Milstead can Milstead on July 23rd, 2020 5:17 pm

    This is very discriminant why not all kids at all schools all kids are created equal right Do u think your kid is more important than mine. All kids MATTER

  15. B on July 23rd, 2020 3:16 pm

    of all the things in the world to get mad about… somehow you clowns manage to get mad about making sure kids eat.

  16. maree on July 23rd, 2020 3:03 pm

    Fellow Neighbors and Americans, Why do you hate to help our own children and Families. We help Overseas Countries, we watch as our Government waste billions on anything from Ink pens to Legal fees, and many Local governments the same. These schools are in LOWER income areas and these children (future Taxpayers) are worth the investment. One way or another we all pay towards something we may not use but I believe you will see a return on your money. I am also hoping to see assistance for those who are homeschooling too. We have had amazing Community Churches and groups providing food pick ups and packed lunches for all students. Now there is an idea, lets get together and see if we can help any of those. Take Care of OUR own . Stay safe .

  17. bewildered on July 23rd, 2020 1:58 pm

    Monica and T. Johnson – why not volunteer and carry each family who home schools breakfast and lunch,

  18. Natasha OConnell on July 23rd, 2020 1:35 pm

    Pace Center for Girls also participates in the Community Eligibility Provision program.

  19. Wyatt Derp on July 23rd, 2020 1:09 pm

    I approve of this entirely appropriate use of my property tax dollars.

  20. Elizabeth A Panessa on July 23rd, 2020 12:58 pm

    Why? Who’s paying for this? Me? I have no kids in school but MY taxes are giving to parents who probably smoke a pack of cigarettes a day! I’d like to know who in hell voted for this outrage!

  21. Tracy Hester on July 23rd, 2020 12:07 pm

    This is Ridiculous ! Why not ALL schools so all kids can eat ?

  22. Justme on July 23rd, 2020 11:29 am

    Now how about getting rid of them Self serve germ Infested nasty scoops and tong’s that the kids all touch and use.

  23. T Johnson on July 23rd, 2020 11:24 am

    Will there be a way to make sure all the children participating online, due to covid-19, have meals?

  24. Monica on July 23rd, 2020 11:16 am

    What about the kids that will be going to school remotely will there be any assistance with food for them?

  25. Rational on July 23rd, 2020 10:27 am

    I hope they are not going to serve it buffet style exposing those children to COVID-19.

  26. Anne on July 23rd, 2020 10:00 am

    GOOD…..these schools are in areas that have for many years been traditionally low income and the kids need to have balanced meals at least twice a day, breakfast and lunch. Hungry kids have great troubles learning and participating in educational programs.

    This is an extension of the 1946 National School Act, signed by then President Harry Truman.

    When the percentage of students identified as low-income in a school rises to a certain number then ALL Students are Eligible for Free Breakfast and Lunch even if there are some who are not low-income.

  27. Splurged on July 23rd, 2020 8:46 am

    YOUR “property tax” dollars at work.

  28. John Feilds on July 23rd, 2020 8:45 am

    There is no such thing as a free lunch!

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