Hickory Public Schools will be participating in a district-wide Community Eligibility Program (CEP) pilot program during the 2023-2024 school year. The HPS school nutrition program will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all students. A la carte items will be available for purchase. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application.
A complete breakfast meal consists of (1) Entree, (1) milk, (2) servings fruit/100% fruit juice. A complete lunch meal consists of (1) Entree with Bread/Grain, (1) milk, (2) servings of fruit, & (2) servings of vegetables. Students are required to select a fruit or vegetable for the school meal to be complete. Any meal selected without a fruit or vegetable will be charged to the student account at a la carte prices.
Households needing additional assistance from other programs can complete the Head of Household Application for Need Based Assistance letter to turn in as requested.