How does SchoolFood work?

Families no longer need to fill out applications to qualify for free meal benefits. You may be asked to complete a family income inquiry form to help schools receive funding.

How do I Apply to SchoolFood?

Applications are no longer needed to qualify for free meal benefits. Families may be asked to complete a family income inquiry form to help schools receive funding. Speak to the Parent Coordinator in your child’s school for more information.

For the latest information on assistance during the pandemic, go to our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates page.

Free school breakfast and lunch

SchoolFood | NYC Department of Education

1. How it Works

The New York City Department of Education is pleased to announce that breakfast and lunch are completely free for all students in every New York City public school.

Families no longer need to fill out applications to qualify for free meal benefits.
You may be asked to complete a family income inquiry form to help schools receive funding.

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2. How to Apply

2. How to apply

Here are your options.

Applications are no longer needed to qualify for free meal benefits.
Families may be asked to complete a family income inquiry form to help schools receive funding.

Come back to it later.
We can send you a link to this page to help you get back to it when you’re ready.

More ways to get help with this program

Visit the website

Visit the NYC DOE website to learn more.

Call OFNS Customer Information

Call 877-363-6325 if you have questions about applying.

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