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federalUSDAFood & NutritionVerified 1d ago

Free/Reduced School Meals

The National School Lunch Program offers nutritionally balanced meals free or low-cost to eligible children. Many schools now offer universal free meals.

Avg Benefit
Free school meals ~$800/yr value
Est. Time
10 min
Recert
Every 12 mo
Who qualifies

Income at or below 185% FPL for reduced; at or below 130% for free. Automatic if on SNAP/TANF.

Documents needed
  • Household income info
  • SSN (last 4) of adult applying
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Official source
fns.usda.gov
USDA
Last reviewed
Oct 18, 2026
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