We encourage all families to complete an application for free and reduced-price meals for the 2025–26 school year. Healthy, nutritious meals play a vital role in supporting your child’s success at school. Submitting your application ensures your child continues to receive free or reduced-price meals and may also qualify your family for additional benefits. Submit your application today!

Irene Reither Elementary

At Irene Reither Elementary, all students will continue to receive free meals. However, this depends on continued district eligibility so it is important for families to submit a new application each year. Free/reduced meal status also provides access to other valuable benefits.

MP3, Meridian Middle School (MMS) and Meridian High School (MHS)
If your student was eligible last year, that eligibility will carry over until October 15. After that date, students will be charged for meals unless a new application is received.
Reminders:
  • Families only need to fill out one application for all children in a household.
  • New applications for free and reduced meals are accepted all year long.
  • Printed applications in English and Spanish are available in your school office

Links to applications:

If you have already submitted an application for the 2025–26 school year, you do not need to reapply unless your household income has changed.
Questions?
Please contact Erin Groen, Food and Nutrition Coordinator at egroen@meridian.wednet.edu or (360) 318-2267.