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Free and Reduced Price Meals

Free and Reduced Price Meals

SchoolCafe’s Free and Reduced Online Application makes it easy and convenient to apply for free meals at the click of a button. Online applications are instantly and securely submitted to the school district for processing and approval. It is extremely fast, convenient, and reliable.

Every household must create a SchoolCafe account before applying for free meal benefits. Be ready to provide your child(ren)’s full registered name, student ID number, and the school enrolled. All questions regarding your child’s registered name or student ID number must be directed to the main school office where your child is enrolled. Note: New students to the district must be enrolled and obtain a student ID number before creating an account.

Families must reapply every school year for free and reduced meal benefits. Submit only ONE APPLICATION for your entire household. Do no submit a separate application for each child who attends school. If you have already completed an application for this school year, you do not need to complete another application.

Parents may also elect to print out and submit a paper application to the kitchen manager or child nutrition department. Paper applications are available in a variety of language. If you would like to obtain an application in another language, click the following link: USDA Paper Applications (Translated Print Ready Versions).

For more information or help completing the free and reduced meal application, contact the Child Nutrition department by email freeandreduced@slcschools.org or phone (801) 974-8380.

Important Information

  • Students will be charged extra for second meals or take extra items. (Even students who qualify for free lunch are charged if they take extra items (like an extra milk) or a second meal.)

Free and Reduced Price Meal Resources

SchoolCafe Instructions