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Apply annually for free, reduced-price school lunches
The school lunch program is designed to meet federal requirements for nutritionally balanced meals and offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible children.
The lunch program must provide age/grade-appropriate calorie levels and one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children who participate in the school lunch program have nutritional intakes superior to those who do not. Research has also shown a link between adequate nutrition and a child’s behavior and ability to learn.
The program is available to children from all branches, attending DOD schools.
Eligibility for receiving free or reduced-price lunches is based on total family income and household size. With the AAFES computerized tracking system, there is no distinction between students and all children receive the same meals.
