Information on Afterschool Snack Programs

After School Snack Program 4 Under NSLP, a school food authority must operate the lunch component and the school district must sponsor or operated an afterschool care program which provides children with regularly scheduled activities in an organized, structured and supervised environment that includes educational or enrichment activities.

Age restriction for snack program 4 A school is only able to claim afterschool snacks until the student turns 18 or if they turn 19 during the school year, they may claim the student until the end of the school year.

A reimbursable snack 4 The snacks served must contain at least TWO different components of the the following four: -A serving of fluid milk (1 cup) -A serving of meat or meat alternate (1 oz) -A serving of fruit or vegetable or juice (3/4 cup) -A serving of grain or bread or cereal (1 serving) 4 * Portions for students years should be no less than these amounts, but the USDA recommends larger portions based on their increased caloric needs at this age.

Summer Food Service Program You can enhance students’ nutrition through programs such as SFSP in the summer.

Why participate in SFSP? 4 Children often go hungry in summer months because of a lack of resources. 4 Offers year-round program opportunities. 4 Sponsors are reimbursed for operating expenses at the rate per meal established by the USDA plus some administrative costs.

Summer Food Service Program 4 The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the USDA and administered by the Iowa Bureau of Nutrition Programs. 4 SFSP sites are operated by public or private nonprofit sponsors. 4 Activities are often provided by Parks & Rec Depts or schools. Extension and Scouting programs may also enhance SFSP operation.

Open and Enrolled Sites 4 An “open” site is one in which at least half the children in the area are eligible for free or reduce- price school meals. 4 An “enrolled” site is one in which at least half the children enrolled in the summer program (ex. Upward Bound students) are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. Only enrolled children may eat an an “enrolled” site. 4 All children under 18 years of age or under are eligible to receive free meals at an “open” site.

For More Information on SFSP: Contact:Rod Bakken

TEAM Nutrition-5 messages 4 Eat a variety of foods 4 Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains 4 Eat lower fat foods more often 4 Get your calcium-rich foods 4 Be physically active

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