Last year's benefits expire on October 3! Apply now for 2012-2013 benefits!
Applying for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income (see chart below). Students are automatically eligible for free meals if the family receives assistance under the Food Supplement Program or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits.
Income Eligibility Guidelines (2012-2013)
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|
|
|
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1
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20,665
|
1,723
|
398
|
2
|
27,991
|
2,333
|
539
|
3
|
35,317
|
2,944
|
680
|
4
|
42,643
|
3,554
|
821
|
5
|
49,969
|
4,165
|
961
|
6
|
57,295
|
4,775
|
1,102
|
7
|
64,621
|
5,386
|
1,243
|
8
|
71,947
|
5,996
|
1,384
|
For each additional family member, add:
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7,326
|
611
|
141
|
|
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To apply, families must complete a new Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals at the beginning of each school year. Students and their families do not have to be U.S. citizens to receive meal benefits. All students in the family should be listed on one application.
Applications are mailed to families who received benefits for the last school year, and are also sent home with students the first week of school. Applications are available at all PGCPS schools, and can be submitted at any time.
Completed applications can be turned in to any PGCPS school or the Department of Food and Nutrition Services in person or by U.S. mail.
Prince George's County Public Schools
Food and Nutrition Services
Application Center
13300 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Applications can take up to 10 days to process. Families will be notified if they are approved or do not qualify for meal benefits.
For more information, call 301-952-6517.