Universal Free Lunch

All New York State schools will offer free meals to all students during the 2026-2027 school year. This will apply to every school and every student within the Orchard Park Central School District. The cost of meals will be fully covered by state reimbursement. Each student is eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.

Please note that additional meals or a la carte items must still be purchased separately. Prices for these meals are listed below:

Breakfast (Grades K–12): $2.00
Lunch (Grades K–5): $2.90
Lunch (Grades 6–12): $3.00
Adult Breakfast: $3.10 + tax
Adult Lunch: $5.20 + tax

Payments for a la carte items must be made at the time of purchase. Students can pay directly at the register, or families may add funds to their child’s account via myschoolbucks.com or through the Parent Portal. Checks can be made payable to Orchard Park CSD.

Even with universal free meals this year, we encourage families to complete the Educational Benefits Form, as eligibility may qualify your household for additional benefits beyond school meals. The forms are available online at www.opschools.org or in your child’s cafeteria and are accepted throughout the school year.

Households that were approved in the previous year must submit a new application by October 1st to remain eligible.
 

Please remember: participating in the program not only supports your student—it also benefits the district as a whole by contributing to funding and resources based on need. If you need an form printed and sent to you, please call Jody Schwarz at (716) 209-6244.