School Meals Continue to be Free for All Students - No Free and Reduced Meal Applications
We are excited to share that as of the 2024 - 2025 academic year, all Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). School breakfast and lunch will continue to be offered at no cost to all students who select a complete meal. Under CEP, meals are provided at no cost, regardless of household income, eliminating the need for free and reduced meal applications.
A complete meal must include a fruit or vegetable, and two other items: the choice of meat, grain, milk, fruit or vegetable. Students can decline two of the five items at lunch but must have a fruit or vegetable.
Additional information about CEP is available on the
Food & Nutrition Services webpage.