Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Families must fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals to see if they qualify to receive the benefit. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in the district. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals.  You will be notified of the result once it is processed.

How To Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals - English
How To Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals - Spanish  

Online Application

An online application can be submitted by utilizing the Genesis Parent Portal (https://parents.mersnj.us) under the Forms tab.

Download Application

Applications are also available in a PDF format that can be downloaded, completed, and returned. Please download the appropriate application below and return to your child's school office.

2023-2024 Application Packet - English
2023-2024 Paper Application Only - English
2023-2024 Application Packet - Spanish
2023-2024 Paper Application Only - Spanish

Need Help?

Having a problem with Pay School Central or myMealOrder?

Parents may contact PaySchools Central directly for support at (877) 393-6628.

Have a question regarding pick up?

Contact the cafeteria office at (732) 786-2672.

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