In the United States, school meals are provided either at no cost or at a government-subsidized price, to students from low-income families. These free or subsidized meals have the potential to increase household food security, which can improve children's health and expand their educational opportunities. [1] .

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.

2025年1月6日 · The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free lunches to children and operates in nearly 100,000 public and nonprofit private schools (grades pre-kindergarten–12) and residential child care institutions.

2024年12月4日 · Find out if your child is eligible for school meal programs. Your children may qualify for free school lunch, breakfast, or milk during the school year if: You meet household income guidelines; You receive SNAP (food stamps), TANF (welfare), WIC, or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Learn about programs that offer food and nutrition assistance for children, including the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.

Get inspired by school districts across the nation who are serving up delicious and creative school meals! Based on the latest nutrition science and extensive feedback from our partners, we updated the school nutrition standards in a few key areas.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) operates in public and private schools, providing nutritionally balanced meals each school day. Federal child nutrition programs like NSLP address child hunger and promote good nutrition.