CEP School Meals and SUMMER EBT Benefits
Every year, it’s important to complete the “School Meals and Summer EBT Application” and return it to your school, even if you qualified for free meals in the past or your school provides free meals for all. The school meals application is now combined with the application for Summer EBT Benefits, making it simpler and easier for qualifying families for the 2026 Summer EBT $120.00 nutritional benefit per child that can help nourish your children’s learning and development throughout the next summer break.
Applying for free school meals is fast, easy, and secure. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. Pick up a paper application copy at your school or visit your school website to learn more.
Millville Public Schools is pleased to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision. But what does it mean for you as a parent?
- The Community Eligibility Provision is a program that provides free meals to all children attending an enrolled school/district regardless of the household income.
- In Community Eligible Provision schools, the school meals application is used to verify household income which is used to determine how state aid is awarded to the school or district. It is important to complete the application, even if your school has opted into the Community Eligibility Provision.
- The Community Eligibility Provision ensures your child has access to free meals during the school year. However, it does not automatically entitle your student to Summer EBT. If your child is not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), TANF (Work First NJ) or income-based Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare), You Need to Complete the 25-26 School Meals and Summer EBT Application to determine Summer EBT eligibility for 2026.
Eligibility:
Your child is eligible to receive a 2026 Summer EBT card if your child’s school participates in the National School Lunch Program AND:
- You applied for School Meals/Summer EBT through your school district AND your household income is at or under 185% of the 2025-2026 federal poverty level (see table below); or
- Your household participates in SNAP or TANF (TANF is also known as Work First New Jersey); or
- Your child is experiencing homelessness, a migrant, or in foster care
Please take a moment to complete an application and return it to your child's school or The Food Service Office.
If you need assistance, please contact Kim Robinson (856-327-4724).
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For Families and District
It’s more than a meal application. The application helps your child's school receive additional funding! Families that qualify for free school meals can also receive additional benefits such as discounted school fees.
