Apply for Meal Benefits

We Participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Breakfast and lunch are available at no cost or at a reduced price for qualifying students.

Families must reapply each school year. Students who were on the program in the previous school year must submit an application within 30 days of the start of the new school year to avoid a gap in benefits.

Online Application

The online application through MealAppNow only takes a few minutes and is the fastest, easiest way to get approved.

Paper Application

Paper applications for 2019-2020 will be available at school offices and from Nutrition Services at the Kent School District Administration Center after August 16.

Find Out if You Qualify

Complete an application if any of the following apply:

• Your total household income is the same or less than the amount for your household size in the Household Income Guidelines table below.
• Your household receives Basic Food, takes part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• You are applying for a foster child that is under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
• You received free and reduced-price meals during the last school year.