Crandall Independent School District families may now apply for free and reduced-price student meals for the 2026–2027 school year.
The district opened the application period July 23 as families prepare for the first day of school on August 13. Parents and guardians are encouraged to apply early to reduce the possibility of an interruption in meal benefits when classes begin.
A new application must be submitted for each school year, even when a household received free or reduced-price meals during the previous year. Families do not need to complete a separate form for every child; one application covers all eligible students living in the same household.
Crandall ISD participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The district’s Food Services Department provides breakfast and lunch at each campus, with free or reduced-price meals available to students who meet applicable eligibility requirements. Eligibility is generally determined using household size and income or through participation in qualifying assistance programs.
Families applying based on income should be prepared to provide the names of household members, the amount and frequency of income received by each household member, the income source and the last four digits of the signing adult’s Social Security number. Adults without a Social Security number may indicate that on the application. An adult household member must sign the form and certify that the information is correct.
Some children may qualify automatically because their households participate in programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Foster children and students who meet certain homeless, migrant, runaway, disaster-displacement or Head Start participation criteria may also qualify under federal program rules. Crandall ISD notifies households when students are identified as automatically eligible and an application is not required.
Applications may be submitted at any point during the school year. Families whose financial circumstances change because of unemployment, reduced income or an increase in household size may apply or submit updated information later in the year.
How to Apply
Parents and guardians can begin the process by visiting the Crandall ISD Food Services website. From the black menu bar, select Free and Reduced Meals to reach the application information and available forms.
Questions about free and reduced-price meals may be directed to Food Service Coordinator Amy Mitchell at 972-427-6000, extension 60098, or amitchell@crandall-isd.net. Spanish-language assistance is available through Food Services Specialist Silvia Rodriguez at extension 60040.
Completing the application before school starts can help families confirm their eligibility and ensure qualifying students have access to meal benefits without unnecessary delays.
