Free Student Meals
Free Student Meals at SPS
Schools with Free Meals for All Students
Seattle Public Schools has several schools that will offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students. See a list of schools that will offer free meals for all students.
See the schoolsFood Programs
We offer a variety of food service programs to students throughout the school day. Click on a program below to learn more.
Who Should Apply for Free Student Meals?
You should complete the student free meals application if:
- Your household income is the SAME or LESS than the amount on the income chart below.
- You receive Basic Food.
- You take part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
- You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- You are applying for a foster child.
Why Apply?
Students approved for free and reduced-price meals may also be eligible to receive reduced fees for the following programs:
- Event Fees
- Field Trips
- Running Start Books
- Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
- Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
- College Application Fees
- Yearbook Fees
Income Chart
USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines
Effective July 1–June 30, 2025
| Family Size | Yearly Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income | Twice Per Month Gross Income | Every Two Weeks Gross Income | Weekly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $1,124 | $1,038 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $1,521 | $1,404 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $1,917 | $1,769 | $885 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $2,313 | $2,135 | $1,068 |
| 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | $2,709 | $2,501 | $1,251 |
| 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 | $3,105 | $2,867 | $1,434 |
| 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 | $3,502 | $3,232 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 | $3,898 | $3,598 | $1,799 |
| For each additional family member, add: | +$9,509 | +$793 | +$397 | +$366 | +$183 |
How to Apply
We encourage all eligible families to submit a new application for school meals prior to the start of each new school year. However, applications are accepted anytime throughout the school year.
The application can be submitted online. Paper applications are also available below and at every school office and lunchroom.
For this school year, a universal form includes:
- Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application
- Family Income Survey