The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program that provides nutritious and affordable lunches to school children in Arkansas and across the United States. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and is available to all public and nonprofit private schools, as well as residential child care institutions.

In Arkansas, the NSLP provides free or reduced-price lunches to eligible students based on their household income. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches is determined by the student’s household income, which is based on federal poverty guidelines. Visit the Arkansas Department of Human Services Special Nutrition Program On-Line Application to see if you qualify.