Zebra Families,
In the case of a government shutdown, we understand that it may create uncertainty for families who rely on SNAP benefits. We want to reassure you that your child's eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals will not be affected at this time. We remain committed to our promise that students will have access to warm, nutritious meals regardless of circumstances.
If your SNAP benefits are temporarily disrupted, your student will continue to receive meals based on their current eligibility status.
If your financial situation/household income has been affected by the shutdown, such as through SNAP benefits, furloughs, or layoffs, we encourage you to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application at any time. Your current eligibility will remain in effect until a new application is processed or until July 1, 2026, when the new application year begins.
To submit a new application, please visit your Infinite Campus Parent Portal > More > Meal Benefits or pick up an application at your school site.
For questions or assistance, contact the Claremore Public Schools Child Nutrition Office at 918-923-4243.
If you need additional resources outside of school, please reach out to your school counselor or school social worker. Claremore Public Schools is here to help and support your family in every way we can.
We will continue to stand beside our Zebra families during these uncertain times. Our commitment to keeping students nourished, safe, and our families supported remains our top priority.
Janna Ragland
Child Nutrition Director
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Dear Claremore Families,
As the school social work team at Claremore Public Schools, we are dedicated to serving and supporting our students and families throughout the year. We recognize that the holiday season can be both a wonderful, joyful time and a stressful, challenging one for many.
To help relieve some of that stress, we wanted to share a list of local community resources and holiday meal opportunities available to you and your family:
Holiday Meal Opportunities
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – Thanksgiving Meal
November 27th, 1:00–5:00 PM
Please call the church for more details: (918) 960-9051
Cedar Point Recovery – Thanksgiving Meal
November 25th, 6:00–8:00 PM
Please call the church for more details: (918) 283-2221
Food Distribution Centers
Claremore Seventh-Day Adventist Church – 918-341-7873
Good Samaritan Ministry Food Center – 918-343-4357
Claremore First United Methodist Church – 1615 OK-88 | 918-341-4580
St. Cecilia Catholic Church – 918-441-2343
Blue Star Church of Christ – 918-341-0531
Helpful Websites
www.211eok.org – Community resources and assistance
www.okfoodbank.org – Local food bank information
www.findhelp.org – Nationwide resource database
We are here to support you and your family in any way we can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your school social worker if you need assistance or have questions about available resources.
With care and support,
The Claremore Public Schools Social Work Team
Angel Parks – Claremore High School / CHOICES
ext: 3062 | Cell: 405-240-7458
Bonnie Wiley – Will Rogers Junior High
ext: 3531 | Cell: 918-346-2831
Courtney McCann – Claremore Elementary Schools
ext: 2225 | Cell: 918-720-1914