Allstudents are eligible for nutritious and delicious meals that are convenient and a bargain! BREAKFAST is AT NO CHARGE to all students and lunch costs $1.50. If you are receiving benefits such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), WIC or any other public assistance benefits, your child may be eligible for free meals. Children in households that meet Federal Income Guidelines are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

The School Meals Application is now a scannable form which is why it has been redesigned in a bright red color. The application is to be completed using black or dark blue ink and should not be photocopied. Households are encouraged to complete all required information to avoid delays in processing the form.

Families can apply for school meals online! SchoolFood cares about the future of our planet and supports the NYC DOE Sustainability Initiative . Parent and guardians can complete one online form for all their children attending any NYC DOE school. The application will be sent electronically to SchoolFood and when processed the eligibility status will be sent to the school database, usually within 24 hours of receipt.

We encourage households to use their computers at home, at libraries or their smart phones and go to nyc.applyforlunch.com or nyc.gov/access.nyc to complete the online form beginning August 15. Apply Online! Apply On Time!

2011-2012 School Meals Applications      2011 - 2012 Application Instructions

2011 - 2012 Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Meals.

2011-2012 Income Guidelines for Reduced-Price Meals(new)

Click on the links below to see the schools that will be required to send the completed School Meals Applications to SchoolFood for scanning and eligibility determination.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• 2011-2012 List of Non-Public Schools in DOE Foodservice Program
  
  
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CHARTER SCHOOLS

Click on the links below to view the instructions and information scanning schools will need to prepare and send the School Meals Applications to SchoolFood for scanning and eligibility determination. All schools must fill out and attach the Application Batch Cover Sheet and SchoolFood Return Label to ensure the correct school is identified.

School Instructions to Submit Applications to SchoolFood for Scanning

Application Batch Cover Sheet (PDF)       SchoolFood Return Label        Meal Form and Meal Code Inquiry

Click on the links below to see the schools participating in the Universal School Meals Program (USM) that will be required to send completed Title I Income Eligibility Forms to SchoolFood for scanning and eligibility determination.

2011-2012 USM Schools to Collect Title I Income Eligibility Form – Public Schools Only (PDF) (Excel)

2011-2012 Title I Income Eligibility Forms

Click on the links below for an overview of the application scanning and eligibility determination processes and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Application Scanning and Eligibility Processes (PowerPoint)

FAQs (new)