Program Description
The National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs offer meal reimbursement on an income-based sliding scale for public and non-public school students. Schools approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or residential childcare facilities may apply for participation in the School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Louisiana 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 Louisiana School Lunch program
please visit:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/nutrition/1972.html
You can contact the Louisiana Department of Education toll-free for
more information from the State agency.
877-453-2721
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
Louisiana
http://www.louisiana.gov
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