Knightly Notes- Community Resources
A Family Newsletter from the CGHS Family Engagement Center
Community Resources 2023-24
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Cassie Milligan, CGHS Parent Instructional Coordinator
770-822-6540
cassie.milligan@gcpsk12.org
2023 -24 Free/Reduced Meals
Breakfast:
All Central Gwinnett HS students can obtain breakfast at no cost.
Lunch:
Students who qualified for Free and Reduced status for 2022-23 (or previous years) and have not completed an application for 2023-24 will be charged $2.50 for lunch starting September 13.
Complete a meal application as soon as possible to receive meal benefits again.
- Click here to learn more and find a link to the application:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/29759
- Paper copies are available in the CGHS Parent Center.
- The Parent Center has computers and the Parent Instructional Coordinator (Cassie Milligan) who can assist with completing the application.
Once you've completed your application:
- Go to schoollunchstatus.com to check your meal status. Your status is typically available within 24-48 hours after the district has processed your application. However, it may take longer at the beginning of the year.
Community Resources
ReCAST Lawrenceville offers services to meet our community's most pressing needs! It offers assistance to support our families' behavioral and mental health, housing, and employment needs. Click the link for additional information and to apply for assistance:
https://www.lawrencevillega.org/613/ReCAST
FoodFinder
Visit the FoodFinder website or download the app to find places nearby where you can get free food and meal assistance. Please share this information with family and friends who may benefit. BTW, this free resource was developed by a GCPS graduate. FoodFinder Flyer - English FoodFinder Flyer - Spanish
United Way's 2-1-1 Contact Center
Families also can find food resources and help with housing and utilities through United Way’s 2-1-1 Contact Center. Learn more at https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/need-help/.
Streetwise Georgia
Food pantry and also offers training classes which provide courses that educate and train clients for job interviews, resume writing, job skills, basic financial education, and other life skills. https://www.streetwisegeorgia.org/
Homefirst Gwinnett
Organization that assists with homelessness or housing crisis. http://homefirstgwinnett.org/
The Affordable Connectivity Program (Federal Internet Assistance)
For more information, visit the website at https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/.
The Lawrenceville Response Center is now accepting applications to help Lawrenceville families with:
- shelter and rental assistance
- utilities assistance
Go to https://cityresponse.org for additional information.
Here is a GCPS list of additional community resources:
Food Pantry Resources - English Food Pantry Resources - Spanish
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About the CGHS Parent Center
- Monday - Friday 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM
- Tuesdays & Thursdays (By Appointment)
Yo hablo español.
Email: cassie.milligan@gcpsk12.org
Website: centralgwinnett.net
Location: 564 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA, USA @ the Bus Lane Entrance of CGHS
Phone: 770.822.6540