RWPS School Lunch Program

Red Wing Public School reminds parents that although Minnesota provides free meals for students who attend schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, schools must still collect Applications for Educational Benefits to determine eligibility categories and receive the correct federal and state reimbursements.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its income guidelines for free and reduced-price eligibility for Child Nutrition Programs.

Although an application is no longer required to receive one breakfast and one lunch free of charge every school day, completing the paperwork still benefits qualifying families as well as the district.

Your student may qualify for:

• Reduced cost home internet

• Reduced fees for athletics, clubs and activities

• Drivers' education scholarships

• Waived fees for college applications & exams

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The application form is available online through SchoolCafe at https://www.schoolcafe.com in English and Spanish or you may complete the form during a RWPS school open house.

Under the 2026-27 federal income guidelines, families may qualify for free benefits with monthly incomes up to $2,345 for a family of two, increasing by $615 for each additional family member.

Families may qualify for reduced-price benefits with monthly incomes up to $3,337 for a family of two, increasing by $875 for each additional family member.