Free & Reduced Meals

Free and Reduced Meal & Fee Waiver Information

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

Families in the Newton Community School District can now easily apply online for free or reduced-price meals via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The application process is quick and can be completed in minutes. Find a step by step graphic here.

• Students will obtain eligibility benefits faster
• Electronic submission ensures that the completed application reaches the district office quickly
• Secure and confidential

Other ways to apply:

• 2024 - 2025 Free and Reduced Applications are now available in the following ways (as of August 1, 2024):
  • Website Links (Download/Print)  
    • Free and Reduced Parent Letter (includes Frequently Asked Questions & Answers to help you with the application process) 
    •   Free and Reduced Application (be sure to complete the waiver information if you would like to be considered for a full or partial waiver of school fees)
•   Free and Reduced Application (be sure to complete the waiver information if you would like to be considered for a full or partial waiver of school fees)

• Paper Copies are available at the EJH Beard Administration Center (1302 1st Ave West, Newton) 
• Paper Copies are available at all school buildings