Maryland School Meals Program

Food Assistance · Maryland · Free

Federally funded program providing free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch at Maryland public schools for income-eligible students, with many schools and districts operating under Community Eligibility Provision to serve meals at no cost to all students regardless of household income. Families apply through their school district's online or paper meal application at the start of each year. Summer meal programs extend food access when school is out; locations are posted on the state website.

Contact & Details

Address: Through Maryland public schools statewide

Hours: School day hours

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