National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Offered by United States Department of Agriculture
A federal meal program that helps public schools, nonprofit private schools, and residential child care institutions serve nutritious lunches to children.
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The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally... Main Services meals Serving teens children students foster youth homeless runaways benefit recipients low-income
Cost & format
free or low-cost · In person
Schedule
- School days at participating schools
Who this is for
Children attending participating schools or residential child care institutions; free or reduced-price meals depend on household eligibility or school participation rules.
How to apply
Ask the student's school or school district nutrition office about meal applications or direct certification.
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