The 2023-2024 Free and Reduced Meal Forms Are Available Now!
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FREE BREAKFAST FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
All Pennsylvania students, regardless of eligibility, can receive
one free breakfast meal per day for the 2023-2024 school year.
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- Please DO NOT fill out an application if you have received a Direct Certification letter that your child will receive free meals. If all household children are not listed on the Direct Certification letter, please contact 215-529-2012.
- A new application MUST be filled out each school year. Only one application needs to be filled out per household. Please do not fill out a separate application for each child.
- ONLINE APPLICATIONS: To get started visit: SchoolCafe.com (This is the fastest and easiest way to apply if not Direct Certification approved). Income Eligibility Guidelines
- If unable to access SchoolCafe.com, please see the printable application below the Income Eligibility Guidelines chart. Completed applications should be returned to your child's school office.
- For the 2023-2024 school year, all Pennsylvania students identified as eligible for reduced-price meals will not be charged for their meals.
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Households receiving SNAP benefits should include that in their applications
The following annual income eligibility guidelines are effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
|
Family Size
|
Free Meals
|
Reduced Price Meals
|
Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Price Meals
|
|
One
|
$0 to $18,954
|
$18,955 to $26,973 |
$26.974 and up |
|
Two
|
$0 to $25,636
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$25,637 to $36,482 |
$36,483 and up |
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Three
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$0 to $32,318
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$32,319 to $45,991 |
$45,992 and up |
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Four
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$0 to $39,000
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$39,001 to $55,500 |
$55,501 and up |
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Five
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$0 to $45,682
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$45,683 to $65,009 |
$65,010 and up |
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Six
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$0 to $52,364
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$52,365 to $74,518 |
$74,519 and up |
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Seven
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$0 to $59,046
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$59,047 to $84,027 |
$84,028 and up |
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Eight
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$0 to $65,728
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$65,729 to $93,536 |
$93,537 and up |
Courtesy of the Pa. Department of Education