U.S. Department of Agriculture
What it may cover
Varies
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Where available
Check locally
What you get
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides federal reimbursements to participating schools and residential child care institutions to offer free or reduced-price nutritious breakfasts to eligible children each school day. Children from low-income households receive free breakfast based on the same income thresholds used by the National School Lunch Program. Research consistently shows that students who eat breakfast perform better academically and have better attendance and health outcomes.
Help paying for groceries and nutrition support, usually through a card, meal program, or local provider.
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Free breakfast: household income at or below 130% of Federal Poverty Level
This program requires income at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Reduced-price breakfast: household income between 130% and 185% of Federal Poverty Level
This program requires income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.
Processing time varies by location and program funding.
Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.
Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.