Applications for Anderson District One families who want to request free or reduced school meals (breakfast and lunch) are now available for completion online at LINQConnect.
These applications can be completed any time during the 2025 school year. A new application can be submitted due to a financial hardship or a change in income during the year.
Families approved for free or reduced school meals during the 2024-2025 school year are required to reapply for benefits for the 2025-2026 school year. If a new application is not received or you did not receive a letter from the district stating you were pre-approved for the 2025-2026 school year, then you will lose benefits as of September 16.
Eligibility is based on household income and number of household members.
Paper applications will be available at your school at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions, you may call the school district’s Student Nutrition Services office at 864-847-7344.
Complete only one application per family. The information given will be used to determine or prove your child’s eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. This information may also be used for other state or federally funded school benefits.
Factors considered in the application process are household size and total household income. HOUSEHOLD SIZE is considered all persons, related or unrelated: Including parents, children, grandparents who live in your home and share living expenses. The TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME is the income each household member received last month before taxes – this includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, welfare, child support, alimony, and any other cash income.
Foster children are categorically eligible for free meal benefits. An application is not needed yet there does need to be documentation of status by a state or local entity familiar with the child’s status. Foster children may be included in the household application as part of the household size.
