Free & Reduced Meal Info
Free & Reduced Meal Info
Before You Apply
Please review the income eligibility chart below before completing a Free or Reduced-Price Meal Application.
Compare your household size and total household GROSS income (income before taxes and payroll deductions are taken out) to the income limits listed in the chart.
- If your gross household income is higher than the amount listed for your household size, you do not need to complete an application and should not proceed with the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Application.
- If your gross household income is at or below the amount listed for your household size, you may proceed with completing an application.
Please use the chart below to determine whether you should complete an application.
REDUCED-PRICE MEALS CHART:
|
Household Size |
Annual Gross Income |
Monthly Gross Income |
Twice per Month |
Every Two Weeks Gross Income |
Weekly Gross Income |
|
1 |
29,526 |
2,461 |
1,231 |
1,136 |
568 |
|
2 |
40,034 |
3,337 |
1,669 |
1,540 |
770 |
|
3 |
50,542 |
4,212 |
2,106 |
1,944 |
972 |
|
4 |
61,050 |
5,088 |
2,544 |
2,349 |
1,175 |
|
5 |
71,558 |
5,964 |
2,982 |
2,753 |
1,377 |
|
6 |
82,066 |
6,839 |
3,420 |
3,157 |
1,579 |
|
7 |
92,574 |
7,715 |
3,858 |
3,561 |
1,781 |
|
8 |
103,082 |
8,591 |
4,296 |
3,965 |
1,983 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
10,508 |
876 |
438 |
405 |
203 |
Click here to complete an online application
To print and submit a paper application, click here.. Mail the completed application to:
Newington Foods & Nutrition Services
200 Garfield Street
Newington, CT 06111
Click here for video instructions on how to complete a paper application.
If you have received an approval letter from this office for the 2026-2027 school year, no additional action is necessary. If you have not received an approval letter that your child was directly certified, you will need to fill out an application.
2026-2027 Meal Pricing
Lunch:
NHS - $3.75
Middle Schools - $3.75
Elementary Schools - $3.25
Eligible Reduced Students - FREE
Eligible Free Students - FREE
Breakfast:
All Students at All Schools - FREE
Questions, contact foodservices@npsct.org or call 860.665.8635