Free & Reduced Information
WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
· All children in households receiving benefits from FoodShare, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or W-2 cash benefits are eligible for free meals, when listed on the application.
· Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
· Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
· Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
· Children may qualify to receive free or reduced price meals if your household income is at or below the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guideline
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FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART For School Year 2026-27 |
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Household size |
Yearly ($) |
Monthly ($) |
Weekly ($) |
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1 |
29,526 |
2,461 |
568 |
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2 |
40,034 |
3,337 |
770 |
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3 |
50,542 |
4,212 |
972 |
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4 |
61,050 |
5,088 |
1,175 |
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5 |
71,558 |
5,964 |
1,377 |
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6 |
82,066 |
6,839 |
1,579 |
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7 |
92,574 |
7,715 |
1,781 |
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8 |
103,082 |
8,591 |
1,983 |
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Each additional person: |
10,508 |
876 |
203 |
- How do I know if my children qualify as homeless, migrant or runaway?
- Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
- Should I fill out an application after receiving an approval letter?
- Do I need an application if my child attends a Community Eligibility Provision School?
- My child was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new form?
- I am a recipient of WIC. Can my child get free meals?
- Will the information I give be verified?
- What if I disagree with the school's decision on my application?
- May I apply if someone in my household isn't a U.S. citizen?
- What if my income isn't consistent?
- What if I have no income to report?
- We are in the military. Do we report our income differently?
- What if there is not enough room on the application for my family?
- My family needs more help. What other programs are available?
- Can you share my free & reduced information with other programs?
