Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each day. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards. The State of Maryland provides additional funds to schools for each meal served to children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards. The Federal government and The State of Maryland provide additional funds to schools for each meal served to children who qualify, because of family income, for free or reduced-price meals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Maryland and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $25,900 if two people live in the household; $32,560 if three people live in the household; $39,220 if four people live in the household; $45,880 if five people live in the household; $52,540 if six people live in the household, or $59,200 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,660 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For additional information about the programs please visit the
Maryland School and Nutrition Programs office web site at:
http://www.msde.state.md.us/programs/foodandnutrition/
You can contact the Maryland School and Community Nutrition office
to speak with a State representative regarding the programs.
410-767-0199
You can also contact your child's school to find out what meals are
served and how to apply for free or reduced price school
meals.
Managing Agency
Maryland
http://www.maryland.gov
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