Free & Reduced Meals

Free and Reduced Meal & Fee Waiver Information

The National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946, established the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This federally assisted meal program operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions, providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.

Families in the Newton Community School District can now easily apply online for free or reduced-price meals via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The application process is quick and can be completed in minutes. Find a step by step graphic here.

• Students will obtain eligibility benefits faster
• Electronic submission ensures that the completed application reaches the district office quickly
• Secure and confidential

How To Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals:

2025 - 2026 Free and Reduced Applications will be available in the following ways (as of July 25, 2025):

• Online:
  • Infinite Campus Parent Portal - This is the preferred method to complete the application 

• Website Links (Download/Print):  
  • Free and Reduced Parent Letter (includes Frequently Asked Questions & Answers to help you with the application process) 
  • Free and Reduced Application (be sure to complete the waiver information if you would like to be considered for a full or partial waiver of school fees) 

• Paper Copies will be available at the EJH Beard Administration Center (1302 1st Ave West, Newton) 
• Paper Copies will be available at all school buildings 

Completed applications can be turned in at any school office, or emailed to Julie Miller, Food Service Supervisor at millerj@newtoncsd.org