Applying for the free or reduced-price meal program is the right of every student enrolled in Cobb County School District. 

Applying for your student's meals at school does not interfere with your immigration status.

Family Meal Applications

• Fill out the Online Family Meal Application
  If you are unable to fill out the online application, download a Family Meal Application from the Resources section at the bottom of this page and return via email to Meals@cobbk12.org or print and send to: FNS, 6975 Cobb International Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
• Families that apply and are eligible could receive free or reduced price breakfast & lunch during the school year depending on the current federal eligibility guidelines.
• Eligible families can also use their notification letter as proof of eligibility in the meal program for discounts on testing, services, camps, and various application fees.
• Free & Reduced-price meal program frequently asked questions (FAQ):
  • English FAQ
  • Español FAQ
  • Português FAQ 

Community Eligibility Provision
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS

By participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and eliminating the need for meal applications, Cobb County School District will reduce administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.

Children need healthy meals to learn. Cobb County School District offers healthy meals at the schools below every school day at no charge to your child(ren). If your child(ren) do not attend one of the schools below, please complete a family meal application. Our food service receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

The following schools will be participating in this alternative provision and provide meals at no charge to children:

Nourishing Minds: School Meals and Nutrition Assistance

• School meals are proven to support learning, boost test scores, and improve attendance and classroom behavior!
• Please view our menus for the fresh breakfast and lunch offerings our team happily prepares for your child each school day.
• If your family is in need of additional nutrition assistance, please see the following resources:
  • Apply for State of Georgia nutrition benefits at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/snap-food-stamps
  • Cobb County School District
    • Families in Need
    • Family Resources and Social Worker contact information
  • Contact Must Ministries at https://www.mustministries.org
  • United Way assistance program: https://www.211.org
  • Use Food Finder

Proof of Eligibility for Program Discounts

• For information on college testing fee discounts for high school students, visit the following website:
  • http://sat.collegeboard.org/SAT/public/pdf/sat-program-fee-waiver-guide-for-families.pdf

If you are unable to fill out the online Family Meal Application, download one in the language of your choice from the options below and return via email to Meals@cobbk12.org or print and send to: FNS, 6975 Cobb International Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152

• English: Family Meal Application
• Español: Aplicación de comidas para el hogar
• Português: Aplicação de refeição em família
• Additional Translated Language Applications are located in the Resources section below.