Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

2026 - 2027 

If your household qualified for free or reduced-price meals during the 2025–2026 school year, your student's meal benefits will automatically continue at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year.

This temporary eligibility will remain in effect until September 24, 2026 (30 operating days into the school year) or until a new meal application is processed, whichever comes first.

If your household does not submit a meal application for the 2026–2027 school year and does not qualify by September 24, 2026, your student's meal status will change to paid, and payment will be required for school meals.

 

Income Eligibility Requirements 2026-2027 

For faster processing, we encourage families to complete the online meal application. The application can be accessed from any device with an internet connection and is mobile-friendly for added convenience.

To complete your application online, please visit: Online Meal Application 

 

To Print a Paper Application with slower processing time

English Directions            English Meal Application

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The 89th Texas Legislature approved funding as part of the General Appropriations Act to eliminate all costs for reduced-price school meals. Eligible students can now receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. Please note that à la carte items are not included with meal benefits and must be purchased separately.                          

Meal Prices 2026-2027 School Year

Breakfast - All Students $2.30

Elementary Lunch $3.70

Intermediate Lunch $3.70

Middle School Lunch $3.80

High School Lunch $3.80

 

Reduced Price Meals

Breakfast $0.00

Lunch $0.00

 

Adult Breakfast $ 3.50

Adult Lunch $4.90

The charge policy will remain the same as last year. Students can charge up to $25 for reimbursable meals only (no a la carte charging). Courtesy (Alternate Meal) with fruit and/or veg will be given when charges have reached this limit until the balance is paid.

Click here to add money to a student's lunch account (Skyward) 

How long does it take for applications to be processed?
Forney ISD has up to 10 working days to process a meal application after it is received by the Child Nutrition Office. Applications submitted online are typically processed much faster than paper applications.

What is included with Free & Reduced-Price Meals?
Students approved for Free & Reduced-Price Meal benefits may select a complete reimbursable school meal, which includes:

• One hot or cold entrée
• Available fruits and vegetables
• A 4-ounce fruit juice (when offered)
• Milk (optional)

Please note that à la carte items are not included with meal benefits and must be purchased separately.