Free & Reduced Meal Program

The Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2025-2026 school year is now available in the Parent Portal.

• We encourage all families to complete the meal application in the Parent Portal as soon as possible.

• If you receive a Direct Certification Letter in August, you DO NOT have to fill out an application.

• If you receive SNAP benefits, you still must complete a meal application.

• If you completed a meal application during the 2024-2025 school year and your child(ren) qualified for free or reduced meals as of June, a new application is still required for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Please note that you will be charged for your child(ren)’s meals if you do not complete an application or if you do not qualify based on income.

• If you qualify for Federal Free or Reduced meals or receive a Direct Certification Letter, you will receive Summer EBT in 2026. Please be sure not to OPT OUT of EBT benefits on the meal application.

If you require any assistance or have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated support team at (973) 470-2275 or nslp@cliftonschools.net. We are here to help you throughout the process.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your participation in the Free & Reduced Meal Program helps us support the nutritional needs of all students.