Program Description
A school lunch program shall be provided in the public schools for the purposes of providing students with a nutritious meal at a minimum cost, providing learning experiences, and establishing desirable food habits. The National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs (NSLP) are administered by the Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs (OHCNP).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Hawaii and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $31,006 if two people live in the household; $38,961 if three people live in the household; $46,916 if four people live in the household; $54,871 if five people live in the household; $62,826 if six people live in the household; $70,781 if seven people live in the household; and $78,736 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,955 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. All public schools participate in the NSLP and some private schools participate. Contact the school for details. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://165.248.6.166/data/schoollist.asp
Program Contact Information
Please call the Hawaii State Department of Education, Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs to ask about the School Breakfast and Lunch Program at 808-587-3600 or visit our website:
http://ohcnp.k12.hi.us/
Or write to:
650 Iwilei Road
Suite 270
Honolulu HI 96817
