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2025-2026 Lunch Application

A Free/Reduced Lunch Application must be completed in order to be eligible for the program.

3 Ways to Complete the Lunch Application:

1. On a computer or tablet through your PaySchools account:

  • Visit payschoolscentral.com. If you have not yet registered, click on the “Register” button. Follow instructions carefully. Important note: your child’s name must be entered exactly as it appears in the Genesis student information system.

  • After you have registered your PaySchools account, log in to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application. Complete all prompts. You will receive your Eligibility Decision at the end.

2. On your mobile phone or tablet, through the Payschools App from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Download the app. After you have registered your PaySchools account, log in to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application. Complete all prompts. You will receive your Eligibility Decision at the end. Important note: your child’s name must be entered exactly as it appears in the Genesis student information system.

3. Print the Lunch Application and return it to your child’s school.

Lunch Applications can be downloaded here and are also available at all schools.

PaySchools Helpful Instructions:

Eligibility for Free/Reduced Meals:

Eligibility Guidelines 2025-26:
Does My Family Qualify?

Expanded Eligibility for New Jersey Families

Important: New Jersey has expanded the income eligibility guidelines for families with children in grades K-12. Please review the updated guidelines above to see if your family qualifies for the school meal program.