These rates are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Lunch
- Paid - $0.45
- Reduced - $4.36
- Free - $4.76
Lunch - Severe Need
Contracting entities serving at least 60 percent free and reduced-price lunches under NSLP for at least the first three months of school year 2024-2025 will receive a 2-cent supplemental lunch reimbursement. In addition, contracting entities certified to receive the performance-based cash assistance will receive an additional 9 cents added to the lunch reimbursement. These additional reimbursements will be applied and paid automatically to eligible contracting entities through the Texas Unified Nutrition Programs System (TX-UNPS).
After School Care Program
- Paid - $0.12
- Reduced - $0.65
- Free - $1.30
Breakfast
- Paid - $0.42
- Reduced - $2.24
- Free - $2.54
Breakfast - Severe Need
Individual schools may qualify for Severe Need Breakfast reimbursement to supplement the regular free and reduced-price breakfast reimbursements. Within a CE, some sites may be eligible for severe need funding and others may not. For a site to be eligible in SY 2026-2027, at least 40 percent of its total lunches served in school year 2024-2025 must have been free or reduced (minimum three months operation). There are instances where a new school may qualify for Severe Need Breakfast reimbursement. For additional information, email Food and Nutrition at squaremeals@texasagriculture.gov or call toll-free at (877) TEX-MEAL. Reimbursement rates including severe need are as follows:
- Reduced - $2.75 ($0.51 severe need reimbursement included)
- Free - $3.05 ($0.51 severe need reimbursement included)