Free & Reduced Meal Program
Parents can submit applications to enroll their student(s) in the free and reduced meal program. Applications should be submitted annually and may be completed online through SchoolCafe or via a printable application found under the Nutrition Services section of Public Forms. Paper applications cannot be submitted via email or fax, but must be submitted to the student's school or directly to Nutrition Services (690 E Cope Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645).
The application process will require the following information be provided:
- Total household size
- Income for all household members (Income guidelines are available here) NSLP Alaskan Income Guidelines 2025-26
- Student name(s)
- Additional information that is helpful, though not required, includes the student's birth date, enrolled school, and MSBSD ID number
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to (907) 861-5100.
CEP Schools
MSBSD participates in the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program allows all students at eligible sites to receive free breakfast and lunches automatically, without approval of a Free & Reduced Meals application.
The following schools are part of CEP for the 2025-2026 school year:
Beryozova School
Big Lake Elementary
Burchell High School
Iditarod Elementary
Knik Charter
Sutton Elementary
Tanaina Elementary
Trapper Creek Elementary
Valley Pathways High School