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Columbus Catholic Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)—a federally funded program that follows both state and federal guidelines. Our participation in this program is subject to inspection at any time to ensure compliance with these standards. Lunch pricing and eligibility information for free and reduced-price meals is provided before the start of each school year and is listed below. We strongly encourage all families who qualify to take advantage of this beneficial program. Please see the links below for more information about our lunch program.

The application window for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the 2025–2026 school year is now open. Please use the links below to access the application and view the Frequently Asked Questions, which include eligibility information. Applications are available in both English and Spanish.
 

  • Lunch (Regular)
    • $3.22 for grades 4K through 2
    • $3.35 for grades 3 through 12
  • Lunch (Reduced) = $0.40 for grades 4K through 12 (those who apply and qualify)
  • Salad Bar = $3.35 for grades 6 through 12
  • Milk = $0.60 for grades 4K through 12
  • Snack Milk = see notes below *
  • Extra Main
    • $2.10 for grade 5
    • $2.15 for grades 6 through 12
  • Extra Side (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.)
    • $1.20 for grade 5
    • $1.30 for grades 6-12
  • Adult Lunch = $4.75

* Snack Milk Program: Snack milk is provided to Preschool, 4K, and 5K students. The annual snack milk fee will be billed to the family's lunch account and must be paid in full by the first day of school.

If your household income qualifies your children for free or reduced price meals at Columbus Catholic Schools, they may qualify for the Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) Food Benefit Program. Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an income-based program that helps families who qualify to buy food for their children while school is out. For summer 2025, families can get $120 in benefits for each eligible child in their household. See the link below to learn more.

Summer EBT Food Benefit Program

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.