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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Special Milk Program

BenefitFood AidRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides reimbursements to schools, child care institutions, and eligible summer camps to offer free or reduced-price milk to children who do not have access to other federal school meal programs during their school day. It primarily serves children in half-day kindergarten and pre-K programs and split-session schools where some students miss school lunch. Schools and institutions that participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program may use SMP only for students not covered under those programs.

Help paying for groceries and nutrition support, usually through a card, meal program, or local provider.

If you need food this week, ask the local office whether expedited or emergency help is available.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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  • Free milk: household income at or below 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.

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

  • 1Milk program application (submitted by parent or guardian)
  • 2Proof of household income for free milk eligibility

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

  1. 1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Special Milk Program.
  2. 2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
  3. 3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
  4. 4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.
Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Fair Food Network (USDA-supported)

Double Up Food Bucks

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Key details

Status
Rolling
Max benefit
Varies
Type
Food Aid
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Administered by
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Opens fns.usda.gov

Official Source

GrantWay helps you prepare. The agency or local office decides eligibility and benefit amounts.