Monday is the last day to apply for free or reduced lunch in Palm Beach County to ensure that students get their meal benefits on the first day of school. Applications are accepted all year.
Free and reduced lunch is offered to families who meet income eligibilities. The most a family of four can earn to be eligible is $45,510.
Forms can be filled out online or at your child’s school by visiting the front office.
The price of lunch for elementary school students is $2.05, middle and high school students will pay $2.30.
FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Effective from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | |
| 1 | $22,311 | $1,860 | $930 | $859 | |
| 2 | $30,044 | $2,504 | $1,252 | $1,156 | |
| 3 | $37,777 | $3,149 | $1,575 | $1,453 | |
| 4 | $45,510 | $3,793 | $1,897 | $1,751 | |
| 5 | $53,243 | $4,437 | $2,219 | $2,048 | |
| 6 | $60,976 | $5,082 | $2,541 | $2,346 | |
| 7 | $68,709 | $5,726 | $2,863 | $2,643 | |
| 8 | $76,442 | $6,371 | $3,186 | $2,941 | |
| For each additional family member, add | + $7,733 | + $645 | + $323 | + $298 |