The document discusses the benefits of afterschool meal programs for students, including providing nutrition for food insecure children and supporting educational activities; it provides information on eligibility and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that helps fund afterschool meals; and it offers best practices and resources for implementing a CACFP afterschool meals program.

1. Danielle Anderson
Sodexo Dietetic Intern

2.  Most children require more than a snack to sustain
them throughout the afternoon and early evening.
 Early lunch times – Several schools in the
district offer lunches at 10:30 AM.
 Working parents- Afterschool meals are
increasingly important because more and more
children are spending long hours in afterschool
programs while their parents are working.
 Food insecure – The food a child receives at an
afterschool program may be their last meal of
the day.
 Providing afterschool meals is a win for students,
parents, the community, our clients and Sodexo.
An estimated 440,000 kids in
Washington state—one-quarter of all
children—are food insecure, meaning
they don’t have adequate, nutritious
food on a regular basis.
—Hungry in Washington 2012,
Children’s Alliance

3.  The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers
cash payments and USDA foods to afterschool programs
that serve a meal and/or snack to children in low-income
areas, during the school year.
 The program can be operated by:
 Public or private nonprofit schools
 Local government agencies: rec center, county health
departments, etc.
 Private nonprofit organizations: YMCAs, Boys and Girls Club,
community athletic leagues, food banks, etc.

4. *1 in 4 children in Washington live in
a household that struggles to put food
on the table.
 Support Afterschool Programs - Provides a steady source of
funding that frees up resources for additional activities
 Fight Hunger – Provides an additional balanced meal to make
sure children and teens receive the nutrition they need, but may
not have access to at home
 Counter Childhood Obesity – Serves healthy food at appropriate
serving sizes
 Foster Student Improvement – Ensures children are more alert
and fully benefit from the educational and enrichment activities
provided
 Increase Attendance - Food attracts students to positive
afterschool activities that keep them safe and engaged
 Increase Revenue - Provides higher reimbursement rates and
increases meal counts from 3:1 for snacks to 1:1 for meals in
addition to offering higher reimbursement rates

5.  Provide care for children after school or on the
weekends, holidays or school vacations during the
regular school year
 Provide educational or enrichment activities
 Located in attendance area of a school where 50% or
more of the children are eligible for free or reduced
price lunch
 Meet local health and safety requirements
 Keep daily attendance records
 Keep menus and receipts for the purchase of food and
supplies
 Record and report the total number of meals/snacks

6. Eligible Schools % of Free or Reduced-Price
Meals - May 2013
Challenger Elementary
9600 Holly Drive
Everett WA 98204
74.3
Discovery Elementary
11700 Meridian Ave
Everett WA 98208
76.8
Explorer Middle School
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett WA 98204
67.8
Fairmount Elementary
11401 Beverly Park Rd
Everett WA 98204
68.6
Horizon Elementary
222 W Casino Rd
Everett WA 98204
85.9
Mariner High School
200 120th Street SW
Everett WA 98204
65.3
Odyssey Elementary
13025 17th Ave W
Everett WA 98204
57.1
Olivia Park Elementary
200 108th St SW
Everett WA 98204
69.1
Voyager Middle School
11711 4th Ave W
Everett WA 98204
70
*Provides meals to
children who are 18
years or younger at
the start of the school
year

7.  Meal Service
 There are no time restrictions
 Meals can be hot or cold, but must be eaten on site
 Programs may offer both a meal and a snack
 A reimbursable meal includes:
 Milk
 Protein
 Grain
 Two servings of fruit and/or vegetables

8. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Turkey & Cheese on Whole
Wheat Bread
Romaine Salad Mix
w/ Spinach
Applesauce
Milk
Peppi Pizza Salad
Whole Grain Crackers
Fruit Cup
Milk
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Garden Pasta Salad
Grapes
Milk
All American Submarine
Garden Salad
Orange Slices
Milk
Fresh Veggie Wrap
Cucumber, Tomato & Basil Salad
Assorted Fresh fruit
Milk
Tuna Salad Sandwich on
Whole Wheat Bread with
Lettuce and Tomato Slices
Apple Wedges
Pretzels
Milk
Baja Turkey Wrap
Green Grapes
Black Bean Salad
Milk
Chicken Salad with whole
wheat crackers
Salad Mix w/ Spinach
Pineapple Cubes
Milk
Sun Butter and Jelly on
Whole Wheat Bread
Carrot sticks and Sliced
Cucumbers
Fruit Cup
Milk
Italian Wrap (332)
Pasta Salad with Zucchini
Sliced Pears
Milk
Classic Chef Salad
Sliced Peaches
Wheat Breadstick
Milk
Ham & Cheese on
Whole Wheat
Baby Carrots with low-fat
ranch dip
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Fruit & Low Fat Yogurt
Parfait
Baked Fruit Muffin
Assorted Vegetables with
dip
Milk
All American Submarine
Garden Pasta salad
Sliced Melon
Milk
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Garden Salad
Grapes
Milk
Cobb Salad
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Veggie Sticks with low-fat
dressing
Diced Pineapple
Milk
Turkey & Cheese
Sandwich
Salad Mix w/ Spinach
Sliced Apples
Milk
Fresh Veggie Wrap
Tropical Fruit
Pretzels
Milk
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Orange Wedges
Pretzels
Milk

9. Washington State
Supper $3.16
Snack $ .80
*Rate as of July 1, 2013

10.  Programs have the choice of serving a meal alone or
both a meal and a snack.
 Based on a 180-day school year, a program serving 50
meals, 5 nights/wk could receive more than $28,000 in
federal funding for the school year.
 By serving both a meal and snack, funding would
increase to roughly $35,500.

11. “The funding grows as your
 Letters to parents/guardians of students
program grows.”
 Information about program in district newsletter
 Presentation at PTA meeting for school programs
 Flyers/brochures at participating YMCA locations

12.  Provides links to enrichment
activities and resources
 Sample menus
 Awareness posters
 Complete implementation
handbook
 Promotional brochures, letters,
newsletter templates, flyers,
presentations, etc.
 Additional key resources for those
administering the program
“Programs like 3 Square enhance a student’s
well-being by keeping them mentally and
actively engaged, by providing the proper
nourishment for their minds and bodies, and by
helping students feel fueled so they not only
rest well when they go home, but they also start
the next school day ready to learn. Good
nutrition is not about one meal. It’s about a
whole day, and we are proud to extend our
services to help students and their families
succeed in life.”
Roxanne Moore MS, RD
Sodexo’s National Director of Wellness

13.  Additional educational and recreational programming: Age appropriate
nutrition education activities, walking clubs, fitness activity circuits, and
opportunities for physical activity.
 Start a children’s garden: Serve the produce with the snacks and meals to
introduce the children to new types of fresh fruits and vegetables.
 Introduce new items: a variety of whole grains, herbs, spices, exotic produce,
new recipes, etc.
 Host theme weeks: Highlight different foods and schedule corresponding
activities throughout the year.
 Bring in area chefs: Design healthy and appealing daily or special menus
 Regular educational nutrition activities: Cooking lessons, nutrition
games/puzzles, videos, etc.
 Involve parents: Ask parents to visit the site and participate in nutrition
related activities.
 Invite guest speakers: Talk to kids and lead an activity. Reach out to farmers,
dentists, pediatricians, nurses, and nutritionists to the site to talk with students
and lead activities.
 Encourage government involvement: A great way to keep public officials
and members of Congress interested and supportive of afterschool programs is to
reach out and encourage them to visit sites and participate in an activity or
lesson.

14.  Easier process for SFAs currently participating in NSLP Snack
Program
 Simplified training - At least one person from the institution
must complete training, which will be provided via email,
before submitting the application.

16.  State agencies that
administer the NSLP
and the CACFP are
required to enter into a
single agreement with
the SFAs. An addendum
to the existing
agreement is sufficient
for the SFAs interested
in participating in the
at-risk afterschool
meals component of
the CACFP.

17.  An online program is used
for LEAs to file their
reimbursement claims and
update applications.
 Persons on this form will
be provided access to file
claims and/or update the
application.
 The same official who
signed the Child Care
Agreement must also sign
this form, but does not
need to given online
access unless appropriate.

18.  A 3-page plan that includes details on staffing, preferred meal
plan (CACFP vs NSLP), training, monitoring, and record keeping.
 SFAs that are already successfully operating the NSLP do not
need to submit a separate CACFP management plan

19.  Use the sample letter to collect information about the past
performance and criminal records of all principals within your
organization (for internal use only)
For additional questions or assistance please contact:
Adele Roberts, Supervisor
Child and Adult Care Program
360-725-6200
Adele.Roberts@k12.wa.us