The School Meals and Summer EBT Application Toolkit
Healthy students are better learners. One of the best ways to guarantee that students stay focused and engaged in the classroom is to ensure they have a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
One of the best ways to ensure students are able to access free and reduced-price meals at school is by filling out the “School Meals and Summer EBT Application.“
Who qualifies for free school meals in New Jersey?
New Jersey expanded income eligibility for free school meals, so now more students may be able to get breakfast and lunch at no charge. Students qualify for free meals if their household income falls at or below the limits on the chart below. NJEIE does not apply to schools/sites participating in CEP.
New Jersey Expanded Income Guidelines (NJEIE)
Who qualifies for Summer EBT?
New Jersey students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, according to the federal income eligibility guidelines, can receive Summer EBT benefits. It’s important to note that households must meet the federal income limits, not the NJEIE mentioned above.
Outreach Toolkit
This toolkit was created in partnership with the NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate. It includes a variety of resources designed to educate parents and caregivers about the value of completing a School Meals and S-EBT application. Please click on the links below to access the materials.
