The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.


Online Application

Complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application online in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Follow the below instructions to locate the application in the portal. If you do not have a Campus Parent Portal please contact your schools’ main office for assistance.

If you cannot complete the online application and need a paper version, please email nutritionservices@masoncityschools.org


Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for School Year 2024-2025

Household SizeYearlyMonthlyTwice a MonthEvery two weeksWeekly
1$27,861$2,322$1,161$1,072$536
2$37,814$3,152$1,576$1,455$728
3$47,767$3,981$1,991$1,838$919
4$57,720$4,810$2,405$2,220$1,110
5$67,673$5,640$2,820$2,603$1,302
6$77,626$6,469$3,235$2,986$1,493
7$87,579$7,299$3,650$3,369$1,685
8$97,532$8,128$4,064$3,752$1,876
For each additional family member add:
$9,953$830$415$383$192