Illinois School Nutrition Program Statistics
Data and Other Useful Information
Consumer Price Index
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Data
Nutrition Program Sites in Illinois—Interactive Map
Commonly Used Acronyms in School-Based Child Nutrition Programs
Income Eligibility Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued the following income eligibility guidelines for the periods of time as noted on each chart.
- Income Eligibility Guidelines for FY2011
UPDATE 8-2-10: Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Eligibility
In making eligibility determinations based on income for free and reduced price meals for School Year 2010-11, schools and institutions should continue to utilize the 2009-2010 Income Eligibility Guidelines. The 2009-2010 Income Eligibility Guidelines will remain in place for the duration of this current school year; no new income eligibility guidelines will be released. Such determinations shall be effective from the date of approval through the remainder of the current school year and up to 30 operating days into next school year (2011-2012).
Reimbursement Rates
The following reimbursement rates are issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rates are prescribed on an annual basis each July for schools, child care institutions and day care homes, and each January for the summer program.
Schools FY 2011
FY 2010 Archive
Child Care Institutions FY 2011
FY 2010 Archive
Day Care Homes FY 2011
FY 2010 Archive
Summer Program
