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National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Maryland
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Maryland and one of the following:
- 21 years of age or under and attending school (high school or under), or
- A parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) 21 or under 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:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532 |
A person whose family participates in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's school systems can be found on the Maryland Department of Education website.
For more information about this program go to the School and Community Nutrition Programs page.
For more information call:
410-767-0214
Send questions via U.S. Mail to:
Maryland State Department of Education
School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch
200 W Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Send questions via email to:
eatsmart@msde.state.md.us