Contact your local school district today to see if your family is eligible for free or reduced price meals!
Farm to School Month 
October is National Farm to School Month. The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program helps child nutrition program operators incorporate local foods into their menus.
National School Lunch Week 
National School Lunch Week is Oct. 14-18. Healthy school lunches impact kids both inside and outside the classroom.
Updates to the School Nutrition Standards 
Based on the latest nutrition science and extensive feedback from our partners, we updated the school nutrition standards in a few key areas.
Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools 
FNS established the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative to honor schools who’ve improved the nutrition of their meals, provide grants to small and rural school districts, support innovation in the school meals marketplace, and more.
Community Eligibility Provision 
CEP is a simplified meal service option that allows schools in high-need areas to provide meals at no cost to all students, without requiring families to apply for free and reduced-price meals.