Nearly every school has a system in place to accept advance payment for School Meals. Some schools offer a discount for prepaid meals. If you would like details, call your child's school. One of the objectives of the programs is to make School Meals available at an affordable price. The federal government and the State of Maryland subsidize meals for students whose family income falls within certain guidelines.
Some students receive reduced-price meals, while others receive their meals free.
At the beginning of each school year, your child's school will send home an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals. You may also call your child's school to request an application. Once you have the form, all you need to do is fill it out and return it. The school will let you know whether your child qualifies. If you receive such a letter, you do not need to fill out an application because your child is already approved for free meals.