{"id":121875,"date":"2025-08-05T21:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/121875\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:17:10","slug":"free-and-reduced-price-meal-applications-available-for-dcps-2025-26-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/121875\/","title":{"rendered":"Free and reduced price meal applications available for DCPS 2025-26 school year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Duval County Public Schools (WJXT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Applications for free and reduced price meals are available for the Duval County Public Schools 2025-26 school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Families with children attending one of the district\u2019s 37 non-Community Eligibility Provision (non-CEP) schools are encouraged to apply online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Applications are available in <a href=\"https:\/\/free-reduced-lunch.duvalschools.org\/lfserver\/Eform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/free-reduced-lunch.duvalschools.org\/lfserver\/Eform\">English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/free-reduced-lunch.duvalschools.org\/lfserver\/Eform_spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/free-reduced-lunch.duvalschools.org\/lfserver\/Eform_spa\">Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If your child is enrolled at a CEP school, if you do not need meal assistance, or if you received a letter stating your child was \u201cDirectly Certified through the Florida Direct Certification System,\u201d no application is required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>What to know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>All students will receive lunch at no cost for the first 30 operating days of school\u00a0<b>OR\u00a0<\/b>until a new meal eligibility determination is made \u2014 whichever comes first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>The district will notify families of their meal eligibility status within 10 business days of submitting the application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Eligibility results will be sent via email to the primary custodian listed in the district\u2019s records.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Breakfast continues to be offered free of charge to all students, regardless of school.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>List of Non-CEP Schools Requiring Applications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 iaOeiN font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Alden Road Exceptional Student Center<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Alimacani Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Anchor Academy Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Atlantic Beach Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Atlantic Coast High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Baldwin Jr\/Sr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Bartram Springs Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Chets Creek Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Darnell Cookman Jr\/Sr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Douglas Anderson High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Fishweir Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Fletcher High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Fletcher Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Greenland Pines Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Hendricks Avenue Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>J. Allen Axson Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Jacksonville Beach Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>James Weldon Johnson Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>John Stockton Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Julia Landon Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>LaVilla Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Loretto Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Louis Sheffield Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Mandarin High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Mandarin Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Mandarin Oaks Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Mayport Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Mayport Middle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Neptune Beach Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>New Berlin Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Paxon High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Sabal Palm Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Samuel W. Wolfson High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>San Pablo Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Sandalwood High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Seabreeze Elementary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Stanton High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Learn more by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.duvalschools.org\/o\/dcps\/page\/free-reduced-price-meals__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!tM7QCBAM1jcyxHQtwAfOwa-fym4beSCMILx2FWt2ut_UNI1GSQ3QTISBA-EhvqVERlFthxhh4teHTsKTTGk$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.duvalschools.org\/o\/dcps\/page\/free-reduced-price-meals__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!tM7QCBAM1jcyxHQtwAfOwa-fym4beSCMILx2FWt2ut_UNI1GSQ3QTISBA-EhvqVERlFthxhh4teHTsKTTGk$\">Free and Reduced Price Meals Application webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You can contact the Food Service team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2025\/08\/05\/free-and-reduced-price-meal-applications-available-for-dcps-2025-26-school-year\/mailto:FoodService@duvalschools.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2025\/08\/05\/free-and-reduced-price-meal-applications-available-for-dcps-2025-26-school-year\/mailto:FoodService@duvalschools.org\">FoodService@duvalschools.org<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJonathan Lundy headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JLundy\/\" title=\"View Jonathan Lundy&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Lundy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. 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