Child Nutrition


Will all meals be free for students in SY 2022-23?
What meal patterns do we follow for SY 2022-23?
In SY 2022-23, school districts are required to follow meal patterns outlined in the National School Lunch/Breakfast program.
Will there be any waivers for Child Nutrition for SY 2022-23?
USDA has not issued any blanket waivers for SY 2022-23 but is allowing states to apply for certain state-level waivers. OSDE's Office of Child Nutrition has applied for and been approved for several state waivers tied specifically to COVID for SY 2022-23. These waivers must be applied for when and/or if a COVID resurgence occurs.
Can OSDE's Office of Child Nutrition apply for waivers regarding the free/reduced process, meal patterns or a higher reimbursement rate?
No, states cannot request waivers for these specific items. Only Congress can approve this type of flexibility.
What’s for lunch?
Where do students go for meals?
Order ahead lunch:
Pay on lunch accounts:
Free and reduced meal applications:
New P-EBT resources:
We would like to share updated resources related to the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program. Visit Hunger Free Oklahoma's Schools Ending Hunger webpage . Resources on the webpage to highlight include: