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Breakfast costs   ; lunch costs    \nYour children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced-price is   for breakfast and   for lunch. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, use the Household Eligibility Application, which is enclosed. We cannot approve an application that is incomplete, so be sure to fill out all required information.  \nReturn the completed Household Eligibility Application to:  \nYour child(ren) may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.  \n\n| Income Eligibility Guidelines\u003Cbr>Effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027\u003Cbr>185% Federal Poverty Guideline |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |\n| 1 | 29,526 | 2,461 | 1,231 | 1,136 | 568 |\n| 2 | 40,034 | 3,337 | 1,669 | 1,540 | 770 |\n| 3 | 50,542 | 4,212 | 2,106 | 1,944 | 972 |\n| 4 | 61,050 | 5,088 | 2,544 | 2,349 | 1,175 |\n| 5 | 71,558 | 5,964 | 2,982 | 2,753 | 1,377 |\n| 6 | 82,066 | 6,839 | 3,420 | 3,157 | 1,579 |\n| 7 | 92,574 | 7,715 | 3,858 | 3,561 | 1,781 |\n| 8 | 103,082 | 8,591 | 4,296 | 3,965 | 1,983 |\n| For each additional household member, add: | 10,508 | 876 | 438 | 405 | 203 |\n\nBelow are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.  \n1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Use one Household Eligibility Application for all students in your household per district. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to the school.  \n2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS? All children in households receiving benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and/or individual foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals, regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant also qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your child will get free meals, please contact your school to see if your child(ren) qualifies.  \n3. WHO CAN GET REDUCED-PRICE MEALS? Your children can get low-cost meals if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines chart, shown above.  \n4. A MEMBER OF MY HOUSEHOLD RECEIVED SNAP OR TANF BENEFITS. THE SCHOOL SENT A LETTER STATING THAT MY CHILD IS AUTOMATICALLY APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS BASED ON DIRECT CERTIFICATION. DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING MORE TO ENSURE THAT MY CHILD RECEIVES FREE MEALS? No. You do not need to do anything more to receive free meals for your child. If you have students not listed on the letter, contact the school immediately. If you do not wish to receive the free meals, you should follow the steps outlined in the letter from the school to notify school personnel immediately.  \n5. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your household lack a permanent address? Are you saying together in a shelter, hotel, or other temporary housing arrangement? Does your family relocate on a seasonal basis? Are any children living with you who have chosen to leave their prior family or household? If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please contact your school.  \n6. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE? Yes. 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