Media Release 2025-2026
Policy for Providing Free Meals for School Divisions Participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for All Schools in the Division
July 1, 2025
Tazewell County Schools
Announced today its policy for providing free meals to all students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school and/or central school nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
All schools in the division will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as implemented under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students attending a participating school will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household. Households will not be required to submit a meal application form to receive meals at no charge. Each household will receive a letter informing them of the program, including contact information for any questions. Ala-a-carte items or additional food or drink items may be purchased. Students will need to have cash in hand or a positive account funding to cover the purchase price at the time of the transaction. Ala-a-carte or extras cannot be charged.
Any questions can be directed to:
Name: Tim Jessee
School: Tazewell County Schools, School Nutrition Programs
Address:328 Advantage Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651
Phone: 276-988-5511 Ext 1503
Email: timjessee@tcpsva.org
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