What are the eligibility standards for free and reduced price meals?
Schools are required to serve meals at no charge to children whose household income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. Children are entitled to pay a reduced price if their household income is above 130% but below 185% of these guidelines. Current income and family size criteria can be found at the USDA website here. Children are automatically eligible for free meals if their household receives food stamps, benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or, the child receives benefits under Utah’s Family Employment Program.
