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At-Risk AfterschoolMeal Program
Objectives
Review history of the program
Review program requirements
Review application requirements
At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program
In 1994, it began as a project to provide snacks to children ages 13 to 18.
In 1998, CACFP began reimbursing snacks in afterschool programs.
In 2000, a project was introduced to allow a reimbursable meal in afterschool programs in six states.
In 2010, The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expanded meal reimbursement in all States.
Who can participate?
Students Afterschool Groups
Tutoring
Enrichment
Club Meetings
Academic Teams
Athletes can participate
Afterschool in Alabama
119,833 kids participate in afterschool programs.
Programs exist in your schools that engage students in enriching, educational, and athletic activities.
However, most of the programs do not have funding to provide food for the students.
You are…
Providing a much needed service to your community.
Giving children a safe place to go after school.
Aiding them with homework and tutorial opportunities.
Allowing them time to join their friends in physical, educational, and social activities.
This program…
provides a snack, a supper, or both for those children through the age of 18 in your already existing programs.
At-Risk Application Process 1. Be area eligible based on school data. 2. Attend training for new sponsors:
December 3,2014 February 11,2015
3. Submit application documents: Appeal Procedure Notification Certification Sheet Permanent Agreement Menus
4. Submit on-line application. 5. Begin serving meals/snacks to children.
Rates
Supper $2.98 + $0.2475 cash-in-lieu
Snack $0.82
What if my program is not eligible?
Outside School Hours
For sponsors who are not area eligible based on school data
Children through age 12
Same application process, except must complete Income Eligibility Form for each child
More Information…
Contact: Kimberlei Bowen ALSDE 334-242-9376 [email protected]
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/atriskhandbook.pdf
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