How does free school lunch work in Jackson?

25 schools in Jackson 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 Jackson, Tennessee?

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 Jackson when school is out?

38 summer meal sites in Jackson 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 Jackson, TN

25 schools (NSLP) · 38 summer sites (SFSP) · all free for kids who qualify

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Alexander Elementary School

900 N Highland AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Andrew Jackson Elementary School

211 Old Hickory BLVD, Jackson, TN 38305

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Arlington Elementary School

701 Arlington AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Community Montessori School

716 Westwood AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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East Elementary School

2480 Ashport RD, Jackson, TN 38305

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Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary

746 Lexington AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

1938 Emporium DR, Jackson, TN 38305

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Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary

668 Lexington AVE, Jackson, TN 38305

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Jackson Central Merry High School

332 Lane AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Jackson Central Merry Middle School

332 Lane AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Jackson Central-Merry Early College High

215 Allen AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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Liberty Technology Magnet High School

3470 Ridgecrest Road, Jackson, TN 38305

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Lincoln Elementary School

532 Whitehall ST, Jackson, TN 38301

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Madison Academic Magnet High School

575 Lambuth AVE, Jackson, TN 38301

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North Parkway Middle School

1341 North PKWY, Jackson, TN 38305

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North Side High School

3066 North Highland, Jackson, TN 38305

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Northeast Middle School

2665 Christmasville RD, Jackson, TN 38305

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Nova Early Learning Center

248 Bedford White RD, Jackson, TN 38305

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Parkview Prep Academy

905 E. Chester ST, Jackson, TN 38301

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Pope School

1071 Old Humboldt RD, Jackson, TN 38305

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Rose Hill School

2233 Beech Bluff RD, Jackson, TN 38301

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South Side High School

84 Harts Bridge RD, Jackson, TN 38301

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Thelma Barker Elementary

1470 Ashport RD, Jackson, TN 38305

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West Tennessee School for the Deaf

100 Berryhill DR, Jackson, TN 38301

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West-Bemis Middle School

230 D ST, Jackson, TN 38301

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