The USDA has not granted school districts the ability to extend the "meals at no cost" waiver for the 2022-23 school year. As a result, families must either pay for meals or be determined eligible to receive free or reduced price meal benefits.  

Walton County does not have a maximum number of families that can be approved for free or reduced price meals. Please apply if you think your family may qualify. Your choice to apply will not prevent another family from receiving benefits.

Paper applications can be downloaded from this site or picked up at each school. A paper application will also be sent home with each student at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Eligible families must complete an application to receive free or reduced price benefits unless they have already received a letter from the School Nutrition Office saying they have qualified.

Extras and a la carte items must be purchased separately and are not affected by free or reduced price benefits.  

Free or reduced price applications and status are confidential. WCSD does not share free or reduced price status information with teachers.