To be eligible for the Tennessee Special Milk Program, you must be a resident of the state of Tennessee 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 on the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) webpage.
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information on the Tennessee Special Milk Program page.
Please email Sarah White, State Director, of the State Department of Education office at:
sarah.c.white@state.tn.us
Or to ask about the Special Milk program call:
615-532-4744
You can also contact your local school district to learn how to receive Tennessee Special Milk benefits.