District lunch menus
Chicago Public Schools School Lunch Menu
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Chicago Public Schools directs families to MealViewer for school breakfast and lunch menus. Start with your child's school name, then use the district resources below for meal costs, required school forms, and dietary accommodations.
How to find your school's menu
Free student meals and additional purchases
CPS provides each student breakfast and lunch at no charge. Milk purchased separately and additional meals can carry charges, and adults pay for their meals. Check the district's Meal Prices and Payments page for current extra-item prices before planning purchases.
Requesting a food accommodation
For a medical dietary need, ask your child's healthcare provider to complete the Healthcare Provider Statement for Food Substitution. The form tells families to return it to the school nurse with a Food Allergy Action Plan. It asks the provider to identify foods to avoid, suitable alternatives, and any mealtime modifications. Questions can go to food@cps.edu.
Source: CPS Healthcare Provider Statement for Food Substitution
School forms to keep separate from menu access
CPS lists the Family Income Information Form among the forms families must submit to their school. Find it through the current Student Health & School Forms Booklet on the district's Back to School page. That page also confirms that student breakfast and lunch are free.