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National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Connecticut

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The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally assisted meal program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The SBP operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions (RCCIs). The SBP provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts to children each school day. The SBP program was established under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to ensure that all children have access to a healthy breakfast at school to promote learning readiness and healthy eating behavior.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program under the USDA. NSLP is operated in public and nonprofit private schools and RCCIs. The NSLP provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The NSLP was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.


The SBP and the NSLP are administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service at the federal level; the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) at the state level, and school food districts at the local level.

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally assisted meal program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The SBP operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions (RCCIs). The SBP provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts to children each school day. The SBP program was established under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to ensure that all children have access to a healthy breakfast at school to promote learning readiness and healthy eating behavior.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program under the USDA. NSLP is operated in public and nonprofit private schools and RCCIs. The NSLP provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The NSLP was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.


The SBP and the NSLP are administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service at the federal level; the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) at the state level, and school food districts at the local level.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Connecticut and all of the following:

  • A parent or primary caregiver, and
  • Responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school 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$18,954
2$25,636
3$32,318
4$39,000
5$45,682
6$52,364
7$59,046
8$65,728

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,682 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Schools send school meal applications home at the beginning of each school year. However, households may apply for school meals at any time throughout the school year by submitting a household application directly to your school. Your school will provide you with an application upon request.

A directory of Connecticut school nutrition directors may be found at Connecticut School Sponsors.

School Breakfast and Lunch Programs

For more information, please visit the Connecticut School Nutrition Programs website.

Or visit the following websites:
USDA's National School Breakfast Program
USDA's School Lunch Program

860-807-2050

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