In most child care centers, you will have to fill out a form like the one required for school meals. No application or other kind of paperwork is required for participants. The meals are served at schools, parks, and recreation centers and include the same foods as school lunch. The children can simply come and eat a free meal. Sometimes there are other activities including sports, games, arts and crafts.
Some sites serve lunch only, but others serve breakfast as well, and some also serve snacks.
However, any child under 19 can eat there free regardless of where they live or their family's income. If the child is physically handicapped, the age limit is 21. Some residential or day camps and homeless shelters offer the program, but you may have to fill out an application like the one required for school lunches. No separate lines, different meals or meal tickets, required work, or other types of discrimination are allowed. Also request the hearing if you receive notice that your benefits will be cut.