Get . 2017-2018 Prototype Household Application For Free And Reduced Price School Meals

The School Breakfast Program is administered at the federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service. At the state level, the program is usually administered by state education agencies, which operate the program through agreements with local school food authorities in more than 78,000 schools and institutions.

Low-income children are eligible to receive reduced-price or free meals at school. Children in households with incomes below 130 percent of the poverty level or those receiving SNAP or TANF qualify for free meals. Those with family incomes between 130 and 185 percent of the poverty line qualify for reduced-price meals.

Any student in a participating school can get an NSLP lunch. Students from households with incomes: At or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty line can receive a free lunch. Between 130 and 185 percent of the Federal poverty line can receive a reduced-price lunch.

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally funded meal program that provides free and reduced cost breakfasts to children at public and private schools, and child care facilities in the United States.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Meal CategoriesEligibilityFreeIncome up to 130% of poverty ($34,450 for a family of 4 annually)Reduced (no charge to student)Income up to 185% of poverty ($49,025 for a family of 4 annually)Full price* - paid by familyIncome over 185% of poverty ($49,025 for a family of 4 annually)

Participation, Meals Served and Program Cost Pre-pandemic, nearly 100,000 schools/institutions serve school lunches to 29.6 million students each day, including: 20.1 million free lunches. 1.7 million reduced price (student pays $0.40) 7.7 million full price.

Complete the National School Lunch Program application for free and reduced-price school meals. Find and complete your district application. Return the completed application to the school office or submit the form electronically. Wait to receive notification of eligibility in the mail or via email.

The National School Lunch Program — the nation's second largest food and nutrition assistance program behind SNAP — makes it possible for all school children in the United States to receive a nutritious lunch every school day.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.