For the 2024-25 school year, one daily school breakfast and one daily school lunch will be fully-funded for all students K-12 and Transition under the Free School Meals Bill. The district's meal program and style of service will remain very similar to previous offerings. Second meals/entrees, a la carte, and adult breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. It is important to create and maintain a meal account for your student(s) as they must have money in their accounts to make additional purchases.
Preschool students are not covered by the Minnesota Free School Meals program. As a result, there will be charges for preschool meals. These fees will apply regardless of the results of your educational benefits application. Preschool Breakfast: $2.30. Preschool Lunch: $4.45.
Even though one daily lunch and breakfast will be offered free to students through this new funding, completing the Application for Educational Benefits may qualify your family for other discounts such as:
- Reduced fees for school photography packages
- Reduced district activity fees
- Reduced internet fees
- Reduced fees to local zoos and museums
- Discounted cell phone rates through mobile phone providers
We encourage families to apply for Educational Benefits if they think they might qualify.
Who should complete the Application for Educational Benefits?
- Children in households participating in:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Foster, homeless, migrant and runaway children can qualify without reporting household income
- Households whose income is within the maximum income shown for their household size on the instructions of the application
- You do not need to complete an application if you received confirmation that your family qualified through the State of Minnesota's Direct Certification Program (DCRT)
How to apply for these educational benefits
- Choose one of the following two options to complete your Application for Educational Benefits:
Where to find more information
If you have other questions or need help with this process, call 763-745-5154. Visit the Wayzata Cafés website to find more information about school menus, second meal and a la carte prices, and how to create and maintain a meal account.