To be eligible for the New York Special Milk Program, you must be a resident of the state of New York and meet all of the following:
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 |
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 here:
USDA Food And Nutrition Service
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
New York State Education Department
To learn more about the New York Special Milk Program (SMP), please
contact the Child Nutrition Program-Administration office at:
518-473-8781
You can also contact your local school district if you have additional questions about New York SMP.