PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Qualified South Dakota families are invited to apply for free and reduced-price meals.

Schools will take applications and use family income to qualify students for the program.

The South Dakota Department of Education has programs through the federally funded National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs.

Depending on a family’s circumstances, there are varying ways to access the programs.

Take a look below at the income eligibility guidelines provided by the state.

For more information about specific programs, families are encouraged to contact the administrative office of their local school or agency.

Click here for more information on the different programs offered by the South Dakota Department of Educati

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