TRANSITIONING TO NO-COST MEAL PROGRAMS

High-poverty schools and districts are eligible to participate in several federal reimbursement programs to serve meals to all enrolled students at no cost.

One of these programs, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), reduces food insecurity while eliminating the stigma for students and the administrative burden of collecting applications.

However, CEP may not make financial sense for every eligible school or district. Discover how to determine whether it’s right for yours and how to implement it successfully.