U.S. Ag Department Updates Eligibility Requirements for Free and Reduced Meals

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) The United States Department of Ag has updated eligibility requirements for free and reduced school meals.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, under the new guidelines, students who live in a household of four people with a combined yearly income of $41,795 or less qualify for free meals.

If a household of four has a combined yearly income between $41,795.01 and $59,478, students can qualify for reduced-price meals. The guidelines also include reimbursement for meals served in child and adult day care centers and family child care homes.

More information can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.

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