Newark City Schools will be offering meals at no charge to all students across the district for the entirety of the 2024-25 school year through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
This means that all students, regardless of income status, can receive meals at no cost to families through the school year.
Families will be asked to fill out a Household Information Survey, which will be available shortly. Families do not need to fill out a Free and Reduced Price Lunch form. The survey helps determine eligibility for a variety of state and federal program benefits that our schools may qualify for. Additionally, if your family income falls within or below the income guidelines, school fees may be waived, including the district’s technology fee.