As we all take precaution to protect ourselves and others from the spread of coronavirus, we can’t forget hungry kids. Nearly 22 million low-income kids from communities across the country rely on the free and reduced-price meals they receive at school. For many, these meals may be the only nutritious food that they’ll receive on a given day. With schools either closing or weighing the option to do so in districts nationwide, children may be left without that critical lifeline to healthy meals.
For parents, educators or community leaders, here are some resources for helping ensure kids get the food they need during the coronavirus outbreak.
Afterschool Meals and Snacks 101
There has never been a greater need in our Tennessee communities to offer meals to students. One new option for districts might be serving an afterschool supper vs. a small snack. In this webinar, we cover differences between the NSLP snack and the CACFP afterschool meal programs, how to make CACFP work for your district, and hear from some of your peers from across the state who have been serving meals as a CACFP sponsor. You will also learn about the latest waivers and guidance for how to make CACFP meet the needs in your community and for your school nutrition programs. Check out the recording and slide deck below:
Webinar Recording
Webinar Slide Deck
Background Check Instructions CACFP 2020
Support with your Meal Sites
Below is some information on program options and waivers to support meal service during school closures related to the coronavirus:
- Emerging Strategies and Tactics for Meal Service During School Closures
- FAQ on child nutrition programs
- FAQ on SNAP
