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School Meals: An Essential Resource for Southern Maryland Families

At Southern Maryland Food Connection, we know that fighting hunger is a year-round effort. During the school year, one of the most important resources for families is the free and reduced-price meal program offered by local public school systems. These programs ensure that every student has access to the nutritious food they need to learn and thrive.

This page provides an easy guide to these programs and includes direct links to the information and application pages for the public schools in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.

Escuelas públicas del condado de Charles

Charles County Public Schools offers a Free and Reduced-Price School Meals (FARMs) program. A unique feature of this program is the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which provides free meals to all students at certain schools, regardless of family income.

  • How to Apply: The preferred method is the online application. Only one application is needed per household for all children.
  • Get Details & Apply: Visit the official Charles County Food and Nutrition Services website to find the online application and a list of schools that participate in the CEP.

Calvert County Public Schools

Calvert County Public Schools participates in the Free and/or Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility (FARMs) program. This program is a critical resource for families, providing a safety net to ensure students are fed.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools

St. Mary’s County Public Schools operates the Free and Reduced Meals (FARM) program. Applying for this program can provide your student with healthy meals and help your school district receive important funding.