Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) reminds families enrolled in the Free and Reduced-price Program (FARM) during the last school year to complete an application this year to continue receiving benefits. Students previously enrolled in the FARM program will receive the meals for the first 30 school days or until a 2023-2024 application is processed.
Eligibility for the program is based on family income and size shown below.
Income Guidelines 2023-2024
| Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $885 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $1,068 |
| 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | $1,251 |
| 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 | $1,434 |
| 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 | $1,799 |
| for each additional family member, add | +$9,509 | +$793 | +$183 |
Applications are available online at MySchoolApps.com (translations available) Watch this video tutorial:
Vea aquí un vídeo paso a paso en español sobre cómo completar la solicitud de FARMS.
Parents with questions about the Free and Reduced-price Meals program may find more information on the MCPS website here or call the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 240-740-7400. Another option is to contact DFNS via email at DFNSOffice@mcpsmd.org.
A new program to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost regardless of household income started this school year. The program, known as Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), is available at 58 schools. Families at the CEP schools do not need to apply for the FARM program.
