Free School Meals are Now Accessible for More Students Across Hawai‘i

Starting the 2025-26 school year, the Hawai‘i Department of Education is making changes that will help more kids eat for free.

2025-26 School Year

  • No student can be denied a meal because they are unable to pay

  • Students eligible for reduced price meals will receive meals for free

2026-27 School Year

Students under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level will be eligible for free meals

Have you or someone you know been denied a meal?

Let us know using this form, or contact @freeschoolmeals on instagram