Richland School District 88A participates in the National School Lunch Program. Applications for Free/Reduced lunches will be available in the District Office or click below to print the application.
Lunch Application (English)
Lunch Application (Spanish)
FREE LUNCH & FEE WAIVER:
Applications for Free/Reduced lunches for the 2026 - 2027 school year will be available AFTER July 1, 2026.
Payment for lunches can be made online @ MyMealTime.com, the student ID number will be required. Cash or checks made payable to Richland are also accepted. Please contact Ms. Lang at 815-744-6166 ext. 3212 with any questions.
Daily Lunch Costs
Full Price = $4.91
Reduced Price = $0.40
Ala Carte Milk = $0.30
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Summer 2026 EBT benefits will be issued starting in May.
Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120.
Most eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply.
Important Steps for Families:
1. Complete the screener to see if the child or children who live with you already qualify at abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal.
-Summer EBT issuances are planned for late May 2026 for children who are automatically enrolled.
-Families will receive Summer EBT benefits on existing LINK cards if they already receive electronic benefits. Families without existing cards will be sent one in the mail.
2. If the child or children do not automatically qualify, review the eligibility requirements, and submit an application, online, at abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal.
-Applications are due by August 14, 2026.
