FREE AND REDUCED MEALS: Children who live in income-eligible households may qualify for free or reduced meals (breakfast and lunch) in Maryland Public Schools. Application required. Certain groups of children - such as those enrolled in Head Start, Even Start, certified as homeless, migrant, runaway, foster children, or living in households which receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits - automatically qualify for free meals and do not need to submit an application. Parents and guardians are encouratged to reapply at any time during the school year, if there are any changes in household size, employment, income, or if their household becomes eligible for SNAP or TCA. Effective July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 Household Size | Free Meals | Reduced Cost Meals | 1 | $20,748 | $29,526 | 2 | $28,132 | $40,034 | 3 | $35,516 | $50,542 | 4 | $42,900 | $61,050 | 5 | $50,284 | $71,558 | 6 | $57,668 | $82,066 | 7 | $65,052 | $92,574 | 8 | $72,436 | $103,082 | For each additional person | $7,384 | $10,508 |
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