The following is a press release by Georgetown ISD
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – Georgetown ISD received a donation from A+ Federal Credit Union in Georgetown to pay off lunch balances for students at four campuses across the district in the amount of $1,138.
“We know that banking on each other and building stronger communities benefits everyone,” said Eric R. Kase, A+FCU President/CEO. “By paying off the deficit meal balances for students in a partner district, we hope to ease a financial burden on families so they can focus their dollars on other important family needs.”
While public school districts often provide critical resources for enrolled students and their families, schools can’t always do it alone. It takes a village.
“We are truly thankful for the support of our community who recognize the needs of our students,” said Kirby Campbell, executive director for support services. “We continue to see families fall behind on meal payments since government programs ceased after the pandemic. Gifts like this really help.”
The A+FCU team also made check presentations at the following campuses receiving donations. Photos include campus principals and food service managers at each campus.
Families can qualify for free or reduced lunch prices by completing the Free and Reduced Lunch application. Districts statewide have seen a decline in the number of applications being turned in.
Qualifying families can receive more than discounted meals for their students. The application helps determine Title 1 funding for public schools and can help students pay for fees associated with extracurricular activities, college admissions tests and applications, and more.
The percentage of economically disadvantaged students in GISD, as determined by those qualifying for free or reduced lunch, is 43%.
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