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National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Colorado

Colorado

What is National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Colorado ?

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLO) are federally assisted meal programs that provides nutritious, low-cost or free breakfasts to students each day.

SBP and NSLP are provided at approved public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions (RCCI). They are administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Nutrition Unit, and reimbursement is provided by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Administration

National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Colorado is administered by Colorado.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for these benefit programs, you must be a student enrolled in an approved school or RCCI.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $27,861
2 $37,814
3 $47,767
4 $57,720
5 $67,673
6 $77,626
7 $87,579
8 $97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for National School Breakfast and Lunch Program for Colorado ?

Contact your school or district for application information. You may apply for meal benefits at any time throughout the school year.

Contact Info

School Nutrition Contacts

How to Apply

School Meals Application Information

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