School Meal Form | Ready For School Initiative

If you make less than $25,142 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $33,874 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $42,606 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $51,338 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $60,070 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $68,802 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $77,534 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $86,226 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

If you make less than $94,998 a year, you qualify for Free School Meals

For each additional family member, add $8,732 to $94,998. If you make less than that number, you qualify for Free School Meals

If your family receives SNAP, TCA, or has been Medicaid matched through the Maryland Direct Certification System, you are automatically enrolled in the Free School Meal program.

Free School Meals Form

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See if you're eligible:

Eligibility for Free School Meals is determined based on the the size of your family and your household income:

NOTE: You do not have to be a US citizen to qualify for Free School Meals.

MCPS does not report meal application information to migrant, immigration or refugee offices.

How many people live in your household?

Frequently Asked Questions About the

Free School Meal Program