Am I Eligible?

Project Fresh Start considers students eligible for free school supplies if they fit the guidelines listed below:

The student must live in Portage County.For students living outside Portage County, please call United Way's 2-1-1 Connect to get connected with organizations that can help.
The student MUST meet the income restrictions listed below. Household income must be at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Project Fresh Start uses the same income elibility guidelines as the Federal Free & Reduced Meal program offered through the school system, but you do not need to be registered for the meal program to utilize Project Fresh Start.

Income restrictions:

Household Size	Yearly Income	Monthly Income	Weekly Income
1	Less than $20,036	Less than $1,670	Less than $386
2	Less than $26,955	Less than $2,247	Less than $519
3	Less than $33,874	Less than $2,823	Less than $652
4	Less than $40,793	Less than $3,400	Less than $785
5	Less than $47,712	Less than $3,976	Less than $918
6	Less than $54,631	Less than $4,553	Less than $1,051
7	Less than $61,550	Less than $5,130	Less than $1,184
8	Less than $68,469	Less than $5,706	Less than $1,317

If your children are eligible and want to register them for free school supplies, please complete the registration form and return to the United Way Volunteer Center office (1100 Centerpoint Drive #302, Stevens Point, W 54481) by August 6.

If you have any further questions please call the United Way Volunteer Center at (715)341-6740 or dial 2-1-1.