Free and Reduced Lunch Application Assistance Available
Help is available to complete your 2026-2027 Free and Reduced Lunch applications!
Assistance Sessions
Our staff will be available to help you complete your Free and Reduced Lunch application at Bound Brook High School (cafeteria) from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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
- Gather information about your household size and income
- Bring any relevant documentation if available
Current Meal Prices
- Elementary, Middle & High School Lunch: $4.10 (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 2026-2027 school year.