Lynchburg City Schools is set to participate in the USDA Summer Food Service Program for 2025, providing free meals to children throughout the community.

Virginia is expanding eligibility for free meals during the 2022-2023 school year through funding provided by the General Assembly in the state budget. Students with families at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Previously, students from families with an income at or below 130% of the poverty level were eligible for free meals.