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Statistics on children, youth and families in New Jersey from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Children receiving free/reduced price school lunch
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Number of children receiving free- or reduced-price school lunch.
Includes children attending traditional public schools and charter schools. Participation data for only traditional public and charter schools were not available prior to 2008-09, so prior comparisons are not applicable.
Includes children attending traditional public schools and charter schools. Participation data for only traditional public and charter schools were not available prior to 2008-09, so prior comparisons are not applicable.
Data Source
New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Notes
Data as of October for each school year.
Data updated 12/11/2024.
Please note, that due to changes in eligibility, it is advised not to compare the year to year data because of differing eligibility levels.
Data updated 12/11/2024.
Please note, that due to changes in eligibility, it is advised not to compare the year to year data because of differing eligibility levels.
Note: Data are not reported for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years due to the following:
- While operating remotely, districts altered traditional breakfast and lunch service, distributing multiple days' meals at select local sites.
- Due to federal legislation aimed at reducing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, all students, regardless of income, were eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch.
Last Updated
December 2024