School Meal Program: New to DoDDS overseas…follow these 4 easy step

1. REGISTER YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL AND OBTAIN A DODEA STUDENT ID# (10-digit)

• Obtain DoDDS student ID# for all children, including Sure Start students, from registrar to set up a lunch account, MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) parent account and/or apply for Free or Reduced Meals

• Provide school nurse a Dr.’s letter regarding any special dietary needs or allergies so menu substitutions may be made by cafeteria staff as necessary

2. SET UP A LUNCH ACCOUNT WITH AAFES EXCHANGE

Visit your AAFES EXCHANGE Customer Service to set up a student accounts

• Deposit money into the “Meal” account for school lunches
• Deposit money into the “General” account for additional entrée and/or a-la-carte food and beverages that are screened to meet USDA’s SMART SNACK guidelines

You will receive a 6-Digit PIN number assigned to your child to use for all purchases
ALL students, including Sure Start and those eligible for Free & Reduced meals, MUST have a LUNCH ACCOUNT

3. SET UP A PARENT ACCOUNT THROUGH MYPAYMENTSPLUS (MPP)

To create a new account, visit www.MyPaymentsPlus.com or on mobile app (must download first) Follow the onscreen directions and register your student using their DoDDs Student ID number. For additional support, contact MyPaymentsPlus at: +1-877-237-0946.

Benefits for using MPP

• View student balances and purchase history from your mobile device or computer anytime, anywhere
• Make payments to your student’s cafeteria account online or mobile app
• Set up alerts and reminders so you know when the balance is low

Deposits made at the AAFES EXCHANGE or school cafeteria are FREE of charge
Online deposits have a small nominal administrative fee to cover credit card fees

4. APPLY ONLINE FOR FREE OR REDUCED MEALS

• Paper applications are no longer available.
• Parents must apply online for benefits every year
• Sure Start students MUST apply online for free lunches as part of the program
• Applications for the next school year begin on/around 01 Aug of every school year
• Apply at: https://freeandreducedapps.aafes.com/