Meal Benefits
School Breakfast and Lunch Meals at No Cost for Most Students
Thanks to ongoing special state and federal funding, Renton School District will again provide breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to most students in the 2025-2026 school year.
All students can eat school breakfast and lunches at no cost except at Risdon Middle School, Hazen High School, and the H.O.M.E. program. Unfortunately, the federal Community Eligibility Provision grant formula left our district unable to include students at those schools. Families in these schools can still complete a free/reduced meal application to receive free meals at school.
Please note: The first complete meal (breakfast and lunch) is provided at no cost each day. Additional servings may be available to students who request it at regular prices.
Important Note:
While not required for no cost school meals, all families are strongly encouraged to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefit form to allow the district to continue to apply for the program next year and to help students and families receive important resources like: before and after school academic and enrichment programs; resources for classrooms; guidance and college counselors; health and wellness services, and more.
- Complete the form online in your Family Skyward Access account (look for the Food Service Application button), or
- Download the form here, complete and sign it, and email it to rsd.mealform@rentonschools.us or drop off at your school.
The Child Nutrition and Education Benefit form (linked below) to assist the district to apply for no cost meals next year and to help students and families receive important resources like:
- before and after school academic and enrichment programs,
- resources for classrooms,
- guidance and college counselors,
- health and wellness services,
- and more.
Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application
APLICACIÓN DE ELEGIBILIDAD PARA NUTRICIÓN INFANTIL Y BENEFICIOS EDUCATIVOS