Free and Reduced Lunch Information

Northern Food Service
Free and Reduced Lunch Information Page
2024-25

Families that have children attending a public school district can apply online for free or reduced price school meals through the National School Lunch Program.

Please Scroll to the bottom of the page for application documents

Each student will receive an application for free and reduced priced meals at the beginning of the school year. You may also apply at any point throughout the school year if you experience a loss of income and/or and increase in household size.

You must turn in an application every year to continue receiving free and reduced meal benefits.

NEW APPLICATIONS

If you are applying for free or reduced price meals for the first time, you are responsible for the cost of all meal purchases until your application is approved. Paper applications may be obtained from your child's school or you may click on the file located at the bottom of this page to download a copy to complete. Completed forms should be returned to the address below. You may also apply online at the COMPASS website: www.compass.state.pa.us If you apply online, it is not necessary to complete a paper application.

Please remember: If you are applying for free or reduced price meals for the first time, you are responsible for the cost of all meal purchases until your application is approved

PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATIONS (Please Read)

If you received approval for free or reduced meals during the 2023-24 school year, you will continue to receive the benefits for which you were approved for 30 days. The grace period for 2024-25 extends from September 3, 2024 until October 15, 2024. You may complete and return a paper application or apply online at the COMPASS website www.compass.state.pa.us

If you do not complete and return your application your benefits will be terminated at the end of the day on October 15, 2024.