Definition

Children from families with incomes at or below 130% of the poverty level, receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or receiving food stamp benefits are eligible for free lunches. Children in families whose income is between 130% and 185% of the poverty level are eligible for reduced price lunches.

Data Source

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children’s analysis of data provided by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition, National School Lunch Program - Approved Free and Reduced Applications by School Building.

Notes

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many LEAs are operating under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). As such, the 2020-2021 & -2022 data will not be available.

Last Updated

2025-07