Every kid in Colorado should have to access
to the healthy food they need to thrive!
Your school’s free and reduced lunch application connects students with the food they need to fuel their studies and can improve school funding! Sign up for free and reduced lunch before October 1st to help your school qualify for the support it deserves!
Benefits for the Student:
- Breakfast at school
- Summer and after school meals
- Discounted bus passes
- Discounted college application fees
- Discounted academic tests
Benefits for the School:
The total number of approved applications can secure additional funding for your school and help students meet academic benchmarks. Students who eat school breakfast perform better on standardized tests and have improved classroom behavior and attendance.
- Increased school funding
- Discounted internet costs
- Equipment grants to improve meal quality
Signing up is Easy:
- Visit your school district website, or find your district’s application here.
- Pick up a paper application at your local district office or at your school office.
Please Note:
- Anyone can apply for free and reduced price meals.
- These applications are confidential. The application information is only used to determine each child’s eligibility for the school meal program. The information will not be shared without written permission. Students who receive free and reduced price meals are not identified. No other students, staff, or teachers need to know who is receiving free or reduced meals and who has paid.
For additional resources, visit Hunger Free Students.
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH, YOU MIGHT QUALIFY FOR SNAP
Need help purchasing groceries? Call our Food Resource Hotline at 855-855-4626 to speak with one of our bilingual navigators. There are no appointments needed.