Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, ACSD#1 will provide a free breakfast and lunch meal to all students who attend an ACSD#1 school. To maintain this valuable service, it is essential for eligible parents to submit a Free and Reduced Lunch application. By submitting the application, families can ensure that the school district receives adequate funding to support this vital initiative. The application process is straightforward and confidential, and assistance is available for those who need help completing it. We appreciate everyone taking the time to help support our initiative in providing nutritious meals free of charge for our students. Please find information on how to apply below.

What Changes to Expect:

• Students now receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day

• Accounts that are currently overdue will be zeroed out, leaving no family with any student lunch debt

• Parents can add funds for a second meal and ala carte purchases

• We encourage everyone to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application below to ensure our initiative is supported

Meal Costs:
If a student wishes to purchase a second meal the prices are outlined below. Ala carte items will continue to be available for purchase during meal times.

Adult Meal Prices:
Breakfast: $2.84
Lunch$4.82

Adding Funds

If you wish to have funds available for your student to purchase extra meals or ala carte options use the link below!
Add Funds to Student’s Lunch Account Here

If you’re earning at or below current Income Eligibility Guidelines, you are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal application. By submitting the application, families can help ensure that the school district receives adequate funding to support our initiative of feeding students for free.

If you receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits, all of your children who attend school automatically qualify for free school meals. Participation in other federal assistance programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) also provides automatic eligibility. If you qualify here, an application does not need to be submitted.

The Feed It Forward Program was initially established to assist with student lunch debt. This program will now use donations to support our ability to provide free breakfast and lunch for many years ahead. Offering nutritious meals at no cost is a vital initiative that we hope will thrive over the coming years. Donations can be made in cash or by check, payable to ACSD#1. All contributions can be delivered to the Business Department at the District Central Office.

The Backpack Program is a national program offered to children who do not have adequate resources to access nutritious food. The mission is to provide weekend nourishment to students in Laramie during the school year who face hunger on the weekends. The program provides breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks each weekend of the school year. As a community-led initiative, the Backpack Program relies on our local school system, other local non-profits, volunteers, and donors to help us stop students who face hunger.

How does it work:

Every week students in the program receive a backpack full of nutritious food. Backpacks are received every Friday following school to help protect the privacy of our students. If you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to sign your student up please contact your school counselor.