Meal Accommodations for Students Observing Ramadan

Gwinnett County Public Schools is pleased to share valuable information regarding meal accommodations on school days for students observing Ramadan. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a waiver allowing schools in Georgia to provide takeaway meals to students who are fasting during Ramadan. 

These waivers allow eligible students to receive breakfast and lunch in a manner that aligns with their religious observance, beginning at sunset Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through sunset Thursday, March 19, 2026, on school days. 

Please note that takeaway meals will not be available for the Digital Learning Day on Friday, March 13, 2026.  If you do not wish to participate, no action is required. 

Who is eligible? 

• Enrolled GCPS students who are fasting during Ramadan may receive takeaway meal service. 

Meal distribution 

• Meals will be available for pick-up after school for students who attend school that day.  

• Each school will share details about the pick-up location. Students who receive takeaway meals may not also participate in the school breakfast or lunch program during the school day.  

Meal price 

• Meals will be provided based on each student’s Free, Reduced, or Paid meal eligibility. 

Meal limits 

• Only one breakfast and one lunch may be provided per student per day.  

• Students who receive a takeaway meal may not receive a meal during the school day. 

Weekly registration 

• To participate, families must register each week for takeaway breakfasts and lunches by completing the request form by 4:00 p.m. each Thursday.   

• Families who would like their student to receive meals next week (February 18-20) should complete the registration form by Thursday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. 

• Remaining Deadlines are February 19, February 26, March 5, and March 12. 

All GCPS families will receive weekly registration reminders during Ramadan. The district does not collect or maintain information about students’ religious affiliation, so reminders are shared with all families to ensure that anyone who wishes to participate has access to the information and registration form.  

Registration Link