Free and Reduced Meal Application
The District participates in the National School Meals Program allowing families the opportunity to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits. A new application must be completed each school year. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only to determine eligibility. The eligibility criteria is listed below.
Online Free and Reduced Meal Application
The 2024-2025 meal application is available online. Please select the desired box below.
Families can also download and print the 2024-2025 meal application below (scroll to the bottom of the page). Please contact the School Food & Nutrition Office at 314-467-5250 with any questions.
Who is Eligible?
For the 2024-2025 school year, local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility created by the USDA:
Other Benefits
Completing the free and reduced meal application helps in many areas beyond just free and reduced price meals. Just one form ensures continued funding to support all students.
- Test Fees: Discount or waiver on fee for academic assessments, including ACT and SAT
- Computer Network: More funding for internet access, wireless and network services
- Scholarships: Local scholarships, tuition assistance for dual credit and AP courses, and discount fees on applying for college
- School Budgets: Increased federal funding for student academic support, including staff, training, equipment and supplies
Need some help?
If you need help completing a free and reduced price meal application, please call School Food and Nutrition Services at 314-467-5250.