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3700 NE 53rd Avenue, Bldg. B
Gainesville, FL 32609
Free & Reduced Meal Applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year.
Please note that you will only need to fill out an application if your children attend one of the following schools: Bishop Middle, Boulware Springs (charter), Buchholz High, Parker Elementary, Chiles Elementary, Einstein School (charter), Expressions Learning Arts Academy (charter), Ft. Clarke Middle, Gainesville High, Glen Springs Elementary, Healthy Learning Academy (charter), Littlewood Elementary, Hidden Oak Elementary, High Springs Community, Kanapaha Middle, Newberry Community School (charter), Meadowbrook Elementary, Micanopy Academy (charter), Newberry High, Oak View K-8, PAM@Loften High, PK Yonge Developmental School, Santa Fe High, Santa Fe College Academy of Science & Technology (charter), Talbot Elementary, Westwood Middle and Wiles Elementary. All other school locations qualify for Free Meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
Las solicitudes de comidas gratuitas o reducidas ya están abiertas para el año escolar 2026-27.
Tenga en cuenta que solo necesitará completar una solicitud si sus hijos asisten a una de las siguientes escuelas: Bishop Middle, Boulware Springs (charter), Buchholz High, Parker Elementary, Chiles Elementary, Einstein School (charter), Expressions Learning Arts Academy (charter), Ft. Clarke Middle, Gainesville High, Glen Springs Elementary, Healthy Learning Academy (charter), Littlewood Elementary, Hidden Oak Elementary, High Springs Community, Kanapaha Middle, Newberry Community School (charter), Meadowbrook Elementary, Micanopy Academy (charter), Newberry High, Oak View K-8, PAM@Loften High, PK Yonge Developmental School, Santa Fe High, Santa Fe College Academy of Science & Technology (charter), Talbot Elementary, Westwood Middle and Wiles Elementary. Todas las demás ubicaciones escolares califican para recibir comidas gratis a través del programa Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
Student meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year: Reduced: $0.30 (breakfast), $0.40 (lunch) Paid: $1.50 (breakfast), $2.50 (elementary lunch), $2.75 (secondary lunch).
Parents: Did you know that our cafeteria’s offer “Smart Snack” approved items for sale during lunchtime? Our program must follow USDA guidelines for any snacks that are served to students during the school day. All items offered are “whole grain-rich”, low calorie, low sodium, low fat & low sugar! Click Here for more information on Smart Snacks in Schools.
Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. For more information click on the logo above to be linked to the Florida Kid Care home page.
