Free School Meals for All Maine Students
Parents, students, and families, have you heard the news? School breakfast and lunch will continue to be offered at no cost for all Maine students this coming school year. That being said, it’s more important than ever for families to fill complete a school meal benefit form.
Why?
Any student who would be eligible for a free or reduced priced breakfast or lunch at school, based on federal income guidelines, may also be eligible for extra grocery benefits through the Pandemic EBT program, or additional benefits for which your child and/or family may be eligible. Learn more at feedkids.me.
Filling out a school meal benefit form helps your school access more federal and state funding for the things our kids need to succeed.
The number of students eligible for free or reduced school meals determines the amount of funding your school will receive to support educational and enrichment programs.
The number of students eligible for free or reduced price school meals determines whether or not your school can provide free meals to students after school and during the summer time.
The number of students eligible for free or reduced price school meals determines how much funding your school nutrition program will receive from the federal government.
Each family must new application each year. Do you have more than one child living with you and enrolled in school? You don’t need to fill out an application for each child - use one application for all students in your household.
Schools receive more funding for things like computers, books, and school supplies when every family completes the school meal benefit application. Go to
https://www.nlappscloud.com/ or to your local school district's website to find your school's unique application form.