These programs can help you get healthy meals for your children at their school, childcare center, or after-school program. Learn About School Meal Programs Children from qualified households with a low income can get healthy meals or milk. Two programs provide free or reduced-price meals at school: The National School Lunch Program The School Breakfast Program Schools that don't offer meal programs may provide milk to children at school. The Summer Food Service Program offers free breakfast and lunch over summer break. Find Out If Your Children Are Eligible for School Meal Programs  Your children automatically qualify for free meals or milk if: You receive SNAP (food stamps), TANF (welfare), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) They are foster children under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court They’re enrolled in Head Start Your children may qualify if your household income is within the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. These guidelines are based on federal poverty guidelines. If your income is no more than 130 percent of the poverty level, they should qualify for free meals. If your income is no more than 185 percent of the poverty level, they should qualify for reduced-price meals. The summer food service program is open to all children and teens 18 and under at locations around the country. Find a site near you. Learn How to Apply for School Meal Programs for Your Children Submit an application from the school. You can do this at the beginning of the school year or at any time if circumstances change. Learn How to Get Help or File a Complaint About School Meal Programs Contact your local school or school district for more information.