Article on Afterschool Snacks U. S. Department of Agriculture Eat Smart.
Good nutrition is essential for effective learning every day, all year long.
It draws them into supervised afterschool care programs that are safe, fun and filled with learning opportunities. Afterschool snacks fill the gap between the lunch they receive at school and supper, and helps ensure that children and youth receive the nutrition they need to learn, play and grow. If there are no State or local licensing requirements, programs must meet State or local health and safety requirements. If your afterschool care program is not area eligible, snacks will be reimbursed at the free, reduced price or paid rate depending on each individual child s eligibility. Through the reimbursement you receive from USDA, you can free up dollars that your afterschool care program can use for other activities.