Afterschool Meals:

Start-Up and Expansion Grants Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program

Welcome to the Start-Up and Expansion Grants Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program training1ObjectivesOverview: USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program & the Summer Food Service Program

Benefits of Offering USDA Meal Programs

Grant Opportunity

Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP)/Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon (PHFO) Program Support & Assistance

Overview: USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program & the Summer Food Service Program

Benefits of Offering USDA Meal Programs

Grant Opportunity

Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP)/Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon (PHFO) Program Support & Assistance

2At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program and Summer Food Service ProgramBenefits to Families & Children:Healthy Nutrition: Meals meet USDA nutrition guidelines, providing a well-balanced, healthy meal; an invaluable resource for families.

Enrichment/Educational Activities: Additional learning activities and programs keeping children engaged.

Benefits to the Community: Safe Places for Children: Programs offer safe, supervised environments during out-of-school-time hours and in the summer, when many children may be left alone.

Benefits to Sponsors:Sustainable Funding: Reimbursement funding is guaranteed from year to year as part of a federal USDA program, saving sponsors thousands of dollars in food costs.

TheAt-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program and Summer Food Service Program are USDA reimbursement programs designed to give school age children and youth in low-income areas a nutritional boost and involve them in supervised activities that are safe, fun, and educational during the school year and summer. For the At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program, enrichment or educational activities are a requirement to operate the Program. Though not required for Summer Food Service Program, it is still highly recommended to offer enrichment or education activities as it increases participation at your site, making your program more sustainable.Currently in Oregon, 53% of school-aged children are eligible for the free and reduced price lunch program, meaning their families income falls under 185% of the FPG and one quarter of our children have experienced food insecurity, according to the USDA Census data.

Without access to nutritious meals, children experience more difficulty learning and socializing and are sick more often. These USDA meal reimbursement programs are providing a vital service to Oregon s children by combining learning opportunities along with the nutrition needed to keep them energized and focused.

3Grant FundamentalsWho can apply?Current Child Nutrition SponsorsPotential Sponsors (with sponsorship application on file with ODE CNP)

Purpose of grant funds:To increase participation and/or expand access to the At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program, Summer Food Service Program & Seamless Summer Option, and NSLP Snack Program

Maximum request? Organizations can apply for up to $20,000 maximum

Current Child Nutrition Sponsors and Potential Sponsors can apply for this grant.

The purpose of the grant funds is to increase participation and/or expand access to the Afterschool Meal & Snack Program, Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Option and National School Lunch Snack Program.

The maximum monetary request an organization can apply for is up to $20,000 maximum.

4Grant FundamentalsApplication Due Dates: (funds are first come, first served!) 2014: June 2* (last chance for SFSP funds) September 15 December 15

2015: February 16

To Apply**:ODE website: www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013

*June 2 awardees must expend all funds by Oct 2nd and make final reimbursement claims in by Nov 30th

**Please read full instructions before beginning your application*

The application due dates are: 2014: June 2 / September 15 / December 15 2015: Feb. 16

*Funds available for June 2, 2014 (Round 4) - $218,536If you are not currently a sponsor, contact ODE CNP. Contact information will be provided at the end of the webinar. If you are a current sponsor and want to add an additional program, contact your Assigned Child Nutrition Specialist.

All application materials and information can be found on the ODE CNP website (see the link on the slide.)

**Please read full grant application instructions included on the ODE website BEFORE beginning your application, and refer to the instructions frequently if you are confused**5What Can I Apply For?Food service equipment (ovens, refrigerators, tables)Sanitation/health depart. site inspection fees and necessary repairsOutreach activities and materials (max $1,000 per site)Food transportation equipment (Cambro coolers, dollies, and carts)Vehicle mileage reimbursementStaff Costs* (food service, activity implementation, outreach)Enrichment or educational equipment and suppliesOther related expenses that will increase participation *Payroll records (including itemized timesheets if staff play multiple roles) are required in order to receive any staffing reimbursements. All staffing and operational costs MUST include a sustainability plan*

6Get Started Now!NEW Sponsor ApplicationODE CNP: (503) 947-5894

Current Sponsor QuestionsAt-Risk Afterschool Darcy Miller (503) 947-5899 darcy.miller@state.or.us SFSP Barbara Cracknell (503) 947-5911barbara.cracknell@state.or.us Grant Application Support/Technical AssistanceContact PHFO:Lesley Nelson(503) 595-5501 x 307lesley@oregonhunger.org

If you would like more information about becoming a CNP sponsor please call the number listed on the slide.

If you are a current sponsor that has program questions please contact Darcy Miller regarding At-Risk Afterschool and Barbara Cracknell for Summer Food Service Program.

Contact PHFO to:Provide outreach on the program and grants in your area (we can do a direct site visit with you or we can coordinate an exploratory meeting with partners in your community)Share tools and resources/best practices to help you to increase participation and troubleshoot any barriers7Questions?

8www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013

***Please read full instructions before beginning your application***

ODE CNP Web Site for Grant

Please use the chat feature in the lower right hand side of your screen to submit your question.

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