Alabama · 2026
NSLP (Free & Reduced School Meals) Income Limits 2026: Do You Qualify?
Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school. Reduced-price applies up to 185% FPL.
You must also have school-age (K-12) kids in the household.
Reduced-price meals (a smaller co-pay, not free) are available up to 185% FPL, roughly 42% higher than the free-meals limit shown above.
| Household size | Gross income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,748/year † |
| 2 | $28,132/year † |
| 3 | $35,516/year † |
| 4 | $42,900/year † |
| 5 | $50,284/year † |
| 6 | $57,668/year † |
| 7 | $65,052/year † |
| 8 | $72,436/year † |
† Estimated (see the note below the table). The source link has the official table.
130% FPL is the free-meals threshold; reduced-price runs up to 185% FPL. Apply through your child's school, not online here.
Source · checked 2026-07-15
Frequently asked
What's the NSLP (Free & Reduced School Meals) income limit for my household size in Alabama?
See the table above. It's based on gross annual income before taxes for 2026.
Is this an official determination?
This tool gives a quick, informal estimate based on published income limits. It is not a benefits determination and not legal or financial advice. Rules have exceptions (deductions, asset tests, categorical eligibility) this screener does not model. Always confirm with the official application.
How do I apply?
Apply through USDA Food and Nutrition Service: https://www.fna.usda.gov/nslp.
Apply for NSLP (Free & Reduced School Meals)
This tool gives a quick, informal estimate based on published income limits. It is not a benefits determination and not legal or financial advice. Rules have exceptions (deductions, asset tests, categorical eligibility) this screener does not model. Always confirm with the official application.