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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Afterschool Meals Track | CEU Specialty 4 | Beginner

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

Across the country, sponsors and advocates are working to expand participation in summer and afterschool nutrition programs. A key perspective often missing is the most important one: the participants themselves. Learn best practices from youth-serving organizations on expanding access by uplifting and incorporating the voices of the youth they serve.

  1. Review current participation levels in summer and afterschool meals.
  2. Identify opportunities to partner with youth-serving organizations.
  3. Learn to incorporate youth preferences and insights into program operations.

Presented by

Clarissa Hayes 2024 Web

Clarissa Hayes

Deputy Director, Child Nutrition Programs & Policy, Food Research & Action Center

Stacey McDaniel 2024 Web

Stacey McDaniel, MS

National Director of Strategy and Quality Practices, Anti-Hunger, YMCA of the USA

Brett Haydin Web

Brett Haydin

Director of BGCA Government Relations, Boys and Girls Clubs of America

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