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 printable meal application. 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 2024-25
- 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 2024-2025 school year:
Beryozova School
Big Lake Elementary
Burchell High School
Dena'ina Elementary
Houston High School
Houston Middle School
Iditarod Elementary
Knik Charter
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School
Sherrod Elementary
Sutton Elementary
Tanaina Elementary
Trapper Creek Elementary
Valley Pathways High School
Willow Elementary