Students eligible for free meals will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day. With supplemental funding from the State of Washington, students eligible for reduced-priced meals will also receive one breakfast and one lunch per day for no cost. Under a separate State program, students attending certain schools may receive no cost meals even if not eligible for free or reduced meals. If students do not attend an eligible school, or do not qualify for free or reduced meals, the district prices for breakfast and lunch are posted here. Second meals are also available at the posted prices.

Free and reduced benefit eligibility remains in effect until mid-October of the next school year. Submitting a new application early each fall will prevent any lapse in benefits. Early application submission also ensures schools qualify for state or federal programs that are determined by free and reduced percentages.

To expedite your application, we encourage you to fill out an electronic application. You only need to fill out one application for all of the members of your family.

1. Visit Skyward Family Access. Enter your login and password the school has provided. If you need your account information, please call your school.
2. Select Food Service on the left side of the screen
3. Choose a Child  
4. Select the Applications Tab
5. Click Add Application
6. Follow the instructions on the left-hand side of the screen. Instructions are listed on each page. Click the Next button at the top of each page to be sure you are completing all the required steps.

It can take up to 10 days to process an application so make arrangements in the meantime to provide money for meals or meals from home during that period of time. After your application has been processed, you will receive a letter stating the benefits for which you are eligible. Applications are available in the school office, administration building or online.  

Application Tips

• If you live in military privatized housing, don't include BAH allowance in your income
• Fill out only one application per household
• If your income changes at any time in the year you can resubmit a new application
• Write children's names in Part 1 and Part 2 of the income application.
• Be sure to include all family members on the application
• Write a DSHS Client ID Number or Case Number in Section 1
• Be sure to fill in your Social Security Number and Adult Signature.
• For additional benefits, please complete Section 6.

Visit the FAQ page for additional help. Don’t forget to set up e-Funds and turn on negative balance notices to monitor your account balance.

Send questions to Rachel Frankwich at 360.279.5015.