Free & Reduced Lunch Program
The First Lunch Assistance Program at a Colorado Online Public School!
Support for our students goes beyond the classroom.
We now offer a monthly grocery stipend to families who qualify for our free and reduced school lunch program.
Call 1.800.705.1528 or talk to your homeroom teacher to see if you qualify!
How it Works
CODCA students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program will receive a grocery stipend for each day of logged attendance. Attendance is defined as:
75 minutes of daily activity for grades 4–5.
90 minutes of daily activity for grades 6–12.
What’s For Lunch?
Serving delicious lunches on school days can be easier—and more affordable—than you think. Check out some of our easy, nutritious, and budget-friendly suggestions.
Rice and Beans
Cooked rice mixed with black beans or kidney beans can be a quick and filling meal. Enjoy them plain or add in your child’s favorite vegetables.
Pasta and Tomato sauce
You can create a simple but delicious fan favorite with just cooked pasta and canned tomato sauce.
Vegetable Stir-Fry
Stir-fry your family’s favorite fresh or frozen vegetables with a bit of oil, soy sauce, and garlic for a nutritious meal that can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice.
Oatmeal with fruit
Top warm cooked oats with sliced apples, bananas, or any fruit you like for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Want more ideas? Check out the Colorado SNAP-Ed program for nutritious recipes, quick snack suggestions, and more.
Eligible families will receive a grocery stipend of $1.50 for each day of logged attendance.
At the beginning of each month, Learning Coaches will receive a grocery gift card for the total amount their student(s) earned in the previous month. Students must be actively enrolled at the beginning of each month to receive the gift card.
Siblings of CODCA students enrolled at Colorado Preparatory Academy and Pikes Peak Online School can also qualify.
Have questions or want to see if you qualify?
If you are in the enrollment process, please call 1.800.705.1528. If you are already enrolled, please speak with your homeroom teacher.
Ready to enroll?
Enrolling at CODCA is simple, and our enrollment consultants are here to help.