Food Service
WCS partners with Sodexo to provide healthy meals each school day for our students. Breakfast and lunch service are available at each school building.
Food Service Director: James Rhinehart
Phone: (937) 283-7250
Free Meals 2026-27
Wilmington City School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program for the 2026-27 school year. Through the CEP, all enrolled WCS students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch meal each school day. No application required.
NOTE: Extra meals and à la carte items will incur a charge.
Additional Resources and Information
Wilmington City Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Under this option, all children in the school receive a breakfast/lunch at no charge whether or not they complete this form. While forms aren't needed for meals, there are various additional state and federal program benefits that your child’s school may qualify for. Please complete, sign and return this Household Information Survey to your school building if your income falls within or below the guidelines listed in the following chart so that we can determine eligibility.
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