If your family is struggling financially and you would like to maintain the quality of school life for your child or children, you should submit an application for them school meal benefits. You can apply for the free or reduced-price meals by filling out the paper application or by completing this application online at www.applyforlunch.com. But between the two ways, submitting your application online is quicker, easier, and more accurate.
Who would be eligible to apply for free or low-cost school meals?
If you are receiving SNAP (food stamp) or TANF benefits, income support, or income-based job seeker's allowance, your child or children automatically qualify for free school meals. Plus your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines.
If your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Income Chart, your child or children will qualify for low-cost school meals.
ApplyforLunch.com is powered by MCS Software LLC, this online service is provided to make it easier and faster for parents & guardians to apply for free or low-cost school meals online. Here's a step-by-step guide to completing your application online.
- Go to www.applyforlunch.com on your computer or mobile device and click on the button marked "Start You Online Application"
- Select the school district that your child or children are enrolled in
- Apply for all your children at the same time even if they don't study in the same school
- Read and agree to ApplyForLunch.com Terms of Use
- Enter your SNAP (food stamp)or TANF CaseNumber. Or enter your total household income, family size and last 4 numbers of your SSN
- Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the rest of the application process
- Finally, submit your application and the school or local education agency will process your application immediately
