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National School Lunch Program lunches served and percent free or reduced-price, fiscal years 1969–2024

by Jessica E. Todd
8/5/2025

Food & Nutrition Assistance

Bar and line chart showing National School Lunch Program lunches served and percent free or reduced-price for fiscal years 1969 through 2024.

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The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritious lunches to children in participating schools and residential child care institutions. Chart shows NSLP lunches served and percent free or reduced-price, fiscal years 1969–2024.

National School Lunch Program lunches served and percent free or reduced-price, fiscal years 1969–2024

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