Afterschool Meals Track | CEU Specialty 2 | Beginner
Serving Communities Year-Round Through Afterschool Meals and the SFSP
The Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Option, and At-Risk Afterschool component of the CACFP help serve children year-round outside of school hours. Learn about strategies for making these programs operate efficiently, best practices (including for transitioning between programs), and resources for engaging communities and increasing access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.
- Explore and understand the importance and unique roles of the SFSP, SSO, and the At-Risk component of CACFP as pieces of the child nutrition safety net.
- Gain insight and resources to better operate these programs and the switch easily between them.
- Identify key differences and similarities between these programs.
Presented by
Janneth Perales, MA
Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Nicole Stearns, MA
Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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