Bound Brook School District

Help is available to complete your 2025-2026 Free and Reduced Lunch applications!

Assistance Sessions

Our staff will be available to help you complete your Free and Reduced Lunch application at Lafayette Elementary School (cafeteria) from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Thursday, August 28, 2025
• Wednesday, September 3, 2025

No appointment necessary - stop by on any of these dates that work for your schedule.

Who May Qualify

Your children may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals and Summer EBT benefits if your family:

• Receives benefits from NJ SNAP or NJ TANF/WorkFirst-NJ
• Has foster children under legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court
• Has children participating in Head Start programs
• Has children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant
• Has a household income that falls at or below federal eligibility guidelines

Before You Come

• Review the income eligibility guidelines (available in the attached documents)
• Gather information about your household size and income
• Bring any relevant documentation if available

Current Meal Prices

• Elementary, Middle & High School Lunch: $3.95 (full price) / $0.00 (reduced price)
• Breakfast and After School Snacks: Free for all students

Online Application Option

You can also complete your application online on the PaySchools Site

Questions?

• Call the Business Office at (732) 356-2500 ext. 3575
• Spanish-language assistance and materials are available

Remember: Even if your child received free or reduced meals last year, you must submit a new application for the 2025-2026 school year.

Children need healthy meals to learn, and we're here to help ensure every student has access to nutritious school meals. We look forward to assisting you with the application process!