How does free school lunch work in Miami Gardens?

24 schools in Miami Gardens participate in USDA's National School Lunch Program. Households below 130% of poverty get free meals; 130–185% get reduced-price (40¢ lunch / 30¢ breakfast); some "Community Eligibility Provision" schools serve free meals to ALL students regardless of family income.

Does my child qualify for free school meals in Miami Gardens, Florida?

Households receiving SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR are automatically eligible. Otherwise, eligibility is income-based — fill out the school's Free and Reduced Meal application at the start of each school year. Applications are confidential.

What about summer meals in Miami Gardens when school is out?

33 summer meal sites in Miami Gardens serve free meals to kids 18 and under during June, July, and August. No application required at most sites — children just show up. Sites include schools, parks, libraries, churches, community centers, and YMCAs.

What if I missed the free-meal application deadline?

Apply anytime — eligibility starts the day the application is approved (usually within a week). If your family's situation changes mid-year (job loss, etc.), reapply right away with the new income info.

Is Feed America affiliated with these schools?

No. Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory aggregating publicly-available data from the USDA National Center for Education Statistics and the USDA Summer Food Service Program. We are not affiliated with any school district. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Free School Meals in Miami Gardens, FL

24 schools (NSLP) · 33 summer sites (SFSP) · all free for kids who qualify

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ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM

2349 NW 175TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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ASPIRE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

21311 NW 34 ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

19010 NW 37TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3101 NW 191ST ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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BRIDGE PREP ACADEMY OF MIAMI GARDENS

3490 NW 191ST ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

16001 BUNCHE PARK DR, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054

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CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4375 NW 173RD DR, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

3737 NW 188TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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CHARLES DAVID WYCHE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5241 NW 195TH DR, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2201 NW 187TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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DR. FREDERICA S. WILSON/SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4555 NW 206TH TER, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS

18200 NW 22ND AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5101 NW 183RD ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

18484 NW 48TH PL, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH

3301 MIAMI GARDENS DR, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4444 NW 195TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY

3125 NW 176TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER

3250 NW 207TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

1840 NW 157TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054

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NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1840 NW 157TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054

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NORTH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL

4692F NW 183RD ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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NORTH GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5000 NW 177TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

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PARKVIEW EDUCATIONAL CENTER

17631 NW 20TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

2201 NW 207TH ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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