Free and Reduced Meals
Complete the 2026-27 Meal Application Today!
To receive free or reduced-priced meals in the current school year, your child(ren) must have a current school year approved meal application or current school year Direct Approval/Certification Notice on file in the Child Nutrition Department even if they were approved for meal benefits in the previous school year. Parents and guardians are responsible for any charges incurred by their children in the cafeteria. This includes the meal charges while applications are being processed for meal benefits until they are approved. It is important to include all household members and students on the application even if they choose not to participate in the program.
Free and Reduced Benefits. Students and families may receive discounted fees for various programs at school and home. The District also receives more grant money and funding for students based on the number of students approved for free and reduced-price meals. Every family can assist our District and your child’s campus by completing a Free and Reduced meal application each school year.
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR THE 2026–27 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN JULY 14. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED THROUGH HTTPS://WWW.SCHOOLCAFE.COM/FBISD.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE "HOW TO COMPLETE A FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL BENEFITS APPLICATION GUIDE."
Questions? Email mealapps@fortbendisd.gov or call (281) 634-1855.
Returning Applicants
To avoid any interruption in program benefits, submit a new application for approval before September 23, 2026. FBISD does not backdate application approvals per Federal Regulations, so be sure to make a timely submission of your application. Please click here to apply. Submit only one application per household.
