Federal Nutrition Programs - Non School-Based
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - At-Risk Afterschool Meals
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal nutrition program that provides healthy meals and snacks to several specific populations. To schools the most pertinent part of this program is the ability to provide free meals to students participating in afterschool programming.
Resources
- USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meals Handbook
- CACFP Fact Sheet
- CACFP Decision Map
- CACFP Best Practices Report
Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded nutrition program aimed at providing free meals to kids during the summer months when they do not have access to free/reduced price meals at school.
Resources
- USDA SFSP website
- USDA Summer Meals Toolkit
- USDA promotional materials
- MN Department of Education SFSP website
- Meal Finder Map
- SFSP Poster
- Link for ordering promotional tear-off pads
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income individuals and families get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides support to help stretch your household food budget with an electronic benefits card that can be used to purchase groceries, plants or seeds to grow food.