Seattle Public Schools

Culinary Services

Free Student Meals

Free Student Meals at SPS

Schools with Free Meals for All Students

Schools with free student meals

Seattle Public Schools has several schools that will offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students. See a list of schools that will offer free meals for all students.

See the schools

Food Programs

We offer a variety of food service programs to students throughout the school day. Click on a program below to learn more.

Who Should Apply for Free Student Meals?

You should complete the student free meals application if:

  • Your household income is the SAME or LESS than the amount on the income chart below.
  • You receive Basic Food.
  • You take part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
  • You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
  • You are applying for a foster child.

Why Apply?

Students approved for free and reduced-price meals may also be eligible to receive reduced fees for the following programs:

  • Event Fees
  • Field Trips
  • Running Start Books
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • College Application Fees
  • Yearbook Fees

Income Chart

USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines
Effective July 1–June 30, 2025

Family
Size
Yearly Gross IncomeMonthly Gross IncomeTwice Per Month Gross IncomeEvery Two Weeks Gross IncomeWeekly Gross Income
1$26,973$2,248$1,124$1,038$519
2$36,482$3,041$1,521$1,404$702
3$45,991$3,833$1,917$1,769$885
4$55,500$4,625$2,313$2,135$1,068
5$65,009$5,418$2,709$2,501$1,251
6$74,518$6,210$3,105$2,867$1,434
7$84,027$7,003$3,502$3,232$1,616
8$93,536$7,795$3,898$3,598$1,799
For each additional family member, add:+$9,509+$793+$397+$366+$183

How to Apply

We encourage all eligible families to submit a new application for school meals prior to the start of each new school year. However, applications are accepted anytime throughout the school year.

The application can be submitted online. Paper applications are also available below and at every school office and lunchroom.

For this school year, a universal form includes:

  • Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application
  • Family Income Survey