Get Free/reduced Lunch Form - Cranston Public Schools

The NSLBP provides nutritionally balanced meals to children as part of their regular school day. In Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) program provides nutritious, low-cost or free lunches to an average of about 50,000 children daily and breakfasts to 7,000 children daily.

Call the Food and Nutrition and Services Department at 754-321-0250 or email freereducedmeals@browardschools.com for assistance.

Elementary and secondary school lunches will jump from $2.50 to $2.75 and $2.75 to $3.00, respectively. In Sarasota County, breakfast and lunches will increase 50 cents compared to prices in 2019-20. Elementary and secondary breakfast will jump from $1.00 to $1.50 and $1.50 to $2.00, respectively.

If you are earning at or below current Income Eligibility Guidelines, we encourage you to contact your school to fill out a Free and Reduced Price Application. The school or local educational agency will process your application and issue an eligibility determination.

Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Applications Apply for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2022-2023 school year. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritious, well-balanced meals, including lunch and breakfast, to ensure your child is focused and full during the school day.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally funded program that assists schools and other agencies in providing nutritious meals to children at reasonable prices. In addition to financial assistance, the NSLP provides donated commodity foods to help reduce lunch program costs.

All public schools in Rhode Island are mandated by state law to provide lunches. Children from families with income: Up to 130 % of poverty level are eligible for free meals. Between 130 to 185 % of poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals ($.