School Meals
The National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program promote the health and well-being of children by providing nutritious meals to children in public and private schools. School meals contain one-third of the Recommended Dietary Intakes for protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and calories with no more than 30% of the calories from fat and no more than 10% of the calories from saturated fat.
Basic Information / Updates
By participating in the Basic Food Program, your school-aged children are automatically enrolled in the school meal program at their school.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the School Meal Program is based on your monthly income (before taxes) and your household size. The income guidelines are updated each year.
The USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines for July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 provide breakdowns for annual, monthly, twice per month, every two weeks and weekly income.
More Information
Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals (School Year 2009-10)
More school meal information from the US Department of Agriculture
How to Apply
To apply for free and reduced- price meals for your children, complete the application, sign your name and return the application to your children's school. If your household receives benefits from Basic Food, TANF or FDPIR, you only need to complete Parts 1, 4, and 5.
