Danielle Anderson

Sodexo Dietetic Intern

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

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.

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

*1 in 4 children in Washington live in

a household that struggles to put food

on the table.

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

Eligible Schools % of Free or Reduced-Price

Meals - May 2013

Challenger Elementary9600 Holly DriveEverett WA 98204

74.3

Discovery Elementary11700 Meridian Ave Everett WA 98208

76.8

Explorer Middle School9600 Sharon Drive Everett WA 98204

67.8

Fairmount Elementary11401 Beverly Park Rd Everett WA 98204

68.6

Horizon Elementary222 W Casino Rd Everett WA 98204

85.9

Mariner High School200 120th Street SWEverett WA 98204

65.3

Odyssey Elementary13025 17th Ave W Everett WA 98204

57.1

Olivia Park Elementary200 108th St SW Everett WA 98204

69.1

Voyager Middle School11711 4th Ave W Everett WA 98204

70

*Provides meals to

children who are 18

years or younger at

the start of the school

year

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

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

Washington State

Supper $3.16

Snack $ .80

*Rate as of July 1, 2013

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.

Letters to parents/guardians of students

Information about program in district newsletter

Presentation at PTA meeting for school programs

Flyers/brochures at participating YMCA locations

“The funding grows as your

program grows.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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