Children may be determined “categorically eligible” for free meals through participation in certain Federal Assistance Programs, such as the SNAP, or based on their status as a homeless, migrant, runaway, or foster child.
Children enrolled in a federally-funded Head Start Program, or a comparable State-funded pre-kindergarten program, are also categorically eligible for free meals.
Children can also qualify for free or reduced price school meals based on household income and family size. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 and 185 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for reduced price meals.
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 | $26,973 |
2 | $36,482 |
3 | $45,991 |
4 | $55,500 |
5 | $65,009 |
6 | $74,518 |
7 | $84,027 |
8 | $93,536 |
Use the Texas School District Locator to contact your child's school and apply for free or reduced price meals.
For more information, please email squaremeals@texasagriculture.gov with questions or for any concerns.
Your child's school will be able to provide you with what meals are being served.