For the 2024-2025 school year, Ridgway School District will provide no-cost lunch for all students.

Research shows students perform better at school when they are not hungry. By providing lunch to all students at no cost, we better support their learning.

Although all students will receive no-cost meals, it's still important for households to provide their income information when requested. Gathering this information allows  Ridgway School District to receive the state and federal funding we qualify for. These funds go directly to schools to help cover the cost of meals and support after-school activities and other nutritional programs for students. Plus, qualifying households may be eligible for Summer EBT benefits, receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support, and more.

Our school meals follow U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. You can be confident your children are getting quality school meals while saving your family time and money.

Please review the Free and Reduced Information packet below:

24-25 Public Release.pdf (English)
24-25 Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Information Packet and Application.pdf (English)

24-25 Public Release.pdf (Spanish)
24-25 Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Information Packet and Application.pdf (Spanish)

Packets are also available at the District Office, 1115 West Clinton St, Ridgway, CO 81432.

To learn more about the Healthy School Meals for All program, visit the Colorado Department of Education for more information.