Free and Reduced-Price Meals

If you need school meal program information in another language, please call 425-408-7654.

Se necesita información sobre el programa de comidas escolares en otro idioma, llame al 425-408-7654.

2024-25 school year applications are now available.  Don't forget... families must re-apply every year. 

Parents whose income falls within specified guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture should apply for free or reduced-price meals for their students. 

If you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals you may also qualify for:

  • School fee waivers:  a fee waiver form must be completed.
  • Other services such as health insurance:  contact your school nurse for more information.

The online application only takes a few minutes and is the fastest, easiest way to get approved.  Paper applications are available. Parents wishing to have a paper application mailed to them should contact the Food Services office at 425-408-7657.

Household Income Guidelines
USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Household Size Annual Monthly 2x Per Month Every 2 Weeks Weekly
1 $27,861 $2,322 $1,161 $1,072 $536
2 $37,814 $3,152 $1,576 $1,455 $728
3 $47,767 $3,981 $1,991 $1,838 $919
4 $57,720 $4,810 $2,405 $2,220 $1,110
5 $67,673 $5,640 $2,820 $2,603 $1,302
6 $77,626 $6,469 $3,235 $2,986 $1,493
7 $87,579 $7,299 $3,650 $3,369 $1,685
8 $97,532 $8,128 $4,064 $3,752 $1,876
Each additional family member $9,953 $830 $415 $383 $192

 

Online Applications 

TRANSLATED APPLICATIONS

Downloadable Forms
Free and Reduced Applications - English
Free and Reduced Applications - Spanish

 

Waived School Fees

You may be eligible for fees to be reduced or waived for other programs at your school or in the district.  Completing the fee waiver form will allow your child's free and reduced status to be shared with those administering extra-curricular activities at your child's school or within the district.

Downloadable Forms
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Amharic
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Arabic
Fee Waiver for School Programs - English
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Korean
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Portuguese
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Russian
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Spanish
Fee Waiver for School Programs - Vietnamese

 

Financial Assistance for Internet Access

Families who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also receive financial assistance for internet access. Learn more about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program...

Questions

Dee Moran, Account Specialist
dmoran@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7657
Fax: 425-408-7645