Families Reminded to Renew Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits for 2026–27 School Year

Families who receive Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS) benefits may need to submit a new application for the 2026–27 school year to ensure their child’s eligibility remains active.

Some students began the school year with temporary eligibility based on their prior-year meal benefits. That eligibility expires October 8 unless the student has been newly approved through direct certification or a new meal benefits application.

Apply Now to Continue Benefits

To ensure your family continues to receive all benefits for which you may be eligible, complete a new FARMS application as soon as possible.

Apply online through MySchoolApps

Even if your child attends a school where all students receive free meals, families are encouraged to complete a FARMS application. An approved application may provide access to additional benefits and resources, including:

• Free breakfast and lunch
• Waived testing and activity fees
• Discounted internet service
• Summer EBT benefits
• Other community programs and resources

Online applications are the fastest way to apply and receive a determination. Families who prefer a paper application may request one from their child’s school.

Families may submit a FARMS application at any time during the school year if household income or circumstances change.

Don’t wait. Complete your application today to help ensure your child’s meal benefits and other eligible resources continue without interruption.

Apply now