California School Breakfast and Lunch Program

Program Description
In California, the National Breakfast and Lunch programs are administered by the California Department of Education. For children, the National School Lunch Program provides a nutritious meal that contains one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of necessary nutrients. The California Department of Education's review of each agency's breakfast program is generally done in conjunction with the review of the agency's National School Lunch Program.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $23,107 if two people live in the household; $28,990 if three people live in the household; $34,873 if four people live in the household; $40,756 if five people live in the household; $46,639 if six people live in the household, or $52,222 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,180 for each additional person in the home.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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