reminder

✅ Free & Reduced Meal Applications

  • Families are encouraged to complete the online Free & Reduced-Price Meals application for 2025–2026 as soon as possible (required each year unless your family receives SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid).

  • If you qualify for reduced-price meals, lunch will be free this year under a new provision.

  • Applications can be submitted through School Cafe or at your child’s school office.


🍎 Meal Costs 2025–26

  • Lunch – Elementary: $3.15

  • Lunch – Middle/High School: $3.30

  • Free breakfast is available for all students regardless of eligibility (1 per day).


💳 Accounts & Payments

  • Add funds, apply for benefits, or view purchase history via School Cafe.

  • Students must have funds to purchase a la carte items.

  • Families may request purchasing restrictions by contacting Jen Dooley at dooleyj@lasd.k12.pa.us or 717-359-4146 x1299.

  • Negative balance policy: Students with a negative balance may not buy a la carte items. Debts over $100 at year’s end will be sent to collections (per LASD Policy 808).