Application for Free and Reduced Meals 

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The School Year 2013-2014 Free and Reduced Meal Application will NOT be available until July, 2013. The form that is currently posted to this site is for school year 2012-2013 ONLY.

Family Application for School Lunch and Breakfast (FARM Application)

DCPS offers nutritious, appetizing breakfasts and lunches each school day through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Program; most schools also offer a light supper to students attending DCPS after school programming.  

The Family Application for School Lunch and Breakfast or FARM Application is used to determine whether a DCPS student qualifies for free, reduced or paid school lunch. School breakfast, after school snack, and after school supper are free for all students.

One FARM application should be completed for all students in a household, even if the students attend different DCPS schools. To complete an application, either print and submit a paper application to your school liaison or submit an application online through a secure e-form.*

All students that have not submitted a FARM application by October 1, 2012 will be automatically classified as paid.

Meal Pricing

Elementary students classified as paid will be charged $2.00 for lunch. Secondary students classified as paid will be charged $2.50 for lunch.

All students classified as reduced will receive free lunch meals as per the D.C. Healthy Schools Act of 2010.

Provision Status

For school year 2012-13, 88 DCPS schools have been certified for Provision 2 or the Community Eligibility Option, allowing all children at those schools to receive lunch meals at no charge. Households in which all students attend Provision 2 or 4 schools are not required to submit a FARM application for 2012-13.

Provision 2 and Community Eligibility Option Schools, 2012-13

USDA Notice of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC Law 2-38; DC Official Code §2-1402.11(2006), as amended) States the following:

Pertinent section of DC Code § 2-1402.11: 
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to do any of the following acts, wholly or partially for a discriminatory reason based upon the actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-3545.