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Summer Food Service Program for Mississippi

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Mississippi?


The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children when National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available. To ensure all Mississippi children receive proper nutrition throughout the year, SFSP reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals to eligible children during the summer and school vacation periods.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children when National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available. To ensure all Mississippi children receive proper nutrition throughout the year, SFSP reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals to eligible children during the summer and school vacation periods.

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Mississippi?


To be eligible for Mississippi Summer Food Service Program, you must be a resident of Mississippi and 18 years of age or under.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$26,973
2$36,482
3$45,991
4$55,500
5$65,009
6$74,518
7$84,027
8$93,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,509 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Mississippi?


To apply for the Summer Food Service Program, contact the child nutrition program office through the Office of Child Nutrition website.


To learn more about the Mississippi SFSP, please visit the Mississippi SFSP website. 

If you have further questions, please contact the Mississippi Office of Child Nutrition:
601-354-7015

601-354-7015