Free school meals will continue for all students for the 2026-27 school year.

Under this program, all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. Please note that this does not include à la carte items. If your student would like to purchase items à la carte, you must load funds to the Cafeteria Module on Mistar ParentConnection. Breakfast is offered 30 minutes before school starts daily.

Students must select at least three of the items below to count as a full lunch, and one of the three must be a fruit or vegetable.

• A main item (typically protein + grain, counts as two items)
• Fruit
• Vegetable
• Milk
   

   

Elementary Lunch Menu
September Menu
October Menu

Middle and High School Menu
September Menu
October Menu

Nutrislice Menus and Nutritional Information

The Free and Reduced form — now called the Education Benefits Form — is an important resource for qualifying families. By completing the form, you may receive additional benefits such as Summer EBT funds, discounted testing and athletic fees, and more. Plus, your school also benefits from your participation. Applications must be filled out each school year.

If you think you may qualify, we encourage you to apply!

Frequently Asked Questions - This document provides the answers to most frequently asked questions about the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Program and Application.

Sharing Information with Other Programs Form - Based on the information you give on your Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application, your child may qualify for other programs. We must have your permission to share your information. Sending in this form will not change whether your children get free or reduced-price meals.

• The Food Service Department has set goals to ensure the success of the program and they are as follows:

  • To provide our students with a healthy, flavorful meal.
  • To treat all students with dignity and confidentiality in the serving line.
  • To ensure that no child goes hungry.
  • To foster open and clear communication with staff, students and parents/guardians.
  • To maintain the charge policy consistently throughout the district regarding meal charges.

Wellness Policy

• Trenton Public Schools Wellness Policy

  Trenton Public Schools is committed to creating a balance between education and health.

• Wellness Policy Assessment Tool

  Information on wellness policy goals and practices within the LEA.