Online free and reduced meal applications
Frequently Asked Questions
EZ School Pay
Are you interested in paying for your child's school lunch online? Please see information below:
First, you will need your child's date of birth or 10 digit student ID number to set up the payment account.
Then, visit https://ezschoolpay.com to begin making payments.
A few things you need to know:
- There is a $2.50 convenience fee for each transaction.
- The secure website lets parents establish a free account and add money using credit card, debit card or electronic check—anytime, day or night.
- With EZSchoolPay.com, parents can view their student’s meal transactions and meal account balance, as well as set a low balance reminder and receive alert notifications via email.
Food Services
ALL MEALS ARE APPLICATION-BASED FOR 2022-23 SY
FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
We have enjoyed serving all of our students lunch at no-cost to you for the past two years, but our current guidance from the USDA does not allow us to serve free meals to ALL students in the 2022-2023 school year. Free/Reduced Meal Benefits will be determined by application.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FREE AND REDUCED MEAL FORMS
You are highly encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application for your family. Applications are now available along with pricing and payment options.
The USDA will continue to update us throughout the school year, and we will notify you of new policies as they become available. Families who fill out these forms are eligible for additional benefits including reduced college testing and application fees as well as helping to provide essential funding for our schools.
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO FEED YOUR CHILDREN
We will continue to serve high quality, nutrient dense meals that students enjoy. Our school lunch program is a soley funded entity that only receives revenue from meals served. When parents and students choose to purchase a lunch from school, it is the equivalent of supporting a small business. We greatly appreciate your support.
SCHOOL MEALS 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Dear Parent / Guardian:
The Walton County School District offers healthy meals every school day. A well-balanced breakfast and a healthy lunch are essential for students to learn in a curriculum-rich environment. Our menus consistently change based on valuable input from students and parents. We are excited to provide excellent meal options for the 2022-23 School Year! Due to expired waivers, ALL meals for the 2022-23 School Year will be application-based.
You may apply for free or reduced meals by:
1. Applying online per household with ease at www.ezmealapp.com
**This method is the quickest, and parents that include email information will receive an email response and letter of benefit type the same day processed.
2. Submitting ONE paper application per household
Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The cost of the meals are as follows:
Cost Reduced
Breakfast: All Schools $1.95 $0.30
Lunch: Elementary $2.75 $0.40
Middle/High $3.00 $0.40
Please NOTE:
If you have received a NOTICE OF DIRECT CERTIFICATION for free meals: DO NOT complete the application.
DO let the school site know if any children in your household are not listed on the Notice of Direct Certification.
Application completion by families is extremely important. Your application for Free and Reduced Lunch will impact the following.
School Funding: Increased school funding to support all students and ensure an outstanding educational experience.
Internet and Technology: WSCD can receive increased funding for internet access, wireless and network services.
College Application Fees: Discounted fees on college applications.
Access to Grants: Data gathered from meal applications allow WCSD to access competitive local, state and federal grants.
SAT, ACT, and AP Fees: Discounted fees on academic tests and exams.
School Meals: Meal application data is essential in determining future free breakfasts, lunches or both.