Families who may qualify for free or reduced price meals need to submit a new Meal Benefit Application for the 2025–2026 school year.
If your student was approved for meal benefits last school year, those benefits will expire on October 14, 2025, unless a new application is submitted and approved. The expiration is due to the 30-day carryover period from the previous school year ending on that date.
Submitting a new application ensures your child does not experience an interruption in access to free or reduced-price meals.
Families are encouraged to complete the online Meal Benefit Application as soon as possible.
🔗 Access the Meal Benefit Application
🔗 Learn more about HCPS Food and Nutrition
Thank you for taking the time to complete your application promptly and helping us ensure all students have access to healthy, nutritious meals during the school day.