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Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications

Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who qualify. If your family chooses to apply, please apply online at www.schoolcafe.com. Applying online is fast, Easy, Private, Safe and Secure. 

Eligibility Guidelines

If you apply online – DO NOT complete a paper application

  • If needed, paper applications are available at your school office, Child Nutrition Office at 305 Baker Street or you may print one from our website.
  • If you choose to complete a paper application, return it to your school office, 305 Baker Street, or fax to 325-658-4353.
  • If you need additional assistance, please email Kelly Graf at or call the Child Nutrition office at 325-659-3615

You will be notified by mail of your child's status. Until notification, you must provide your child with a lunch or lunch money.

Only submit one application per family. The information you give will be used to determine or prove your child's eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. This information may also be used for other state or federally funded school benefits.

Factors considered in the application process are household size and total household income. HOUSEHOLD SIZE is considered all persons, related or unrelated: Including parents, children, grandparents who live in your home and share living expenses. The TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME is the income each household member received last month before taxes - this includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, welfare, child support, alimony, and any other cash income.

Foster children are categorically eligible for free meal benefits. Foster children may be included in the household application as part of the household size.

Free and Reduced Meal Application FAQs