Afterschool Snacks and Suppers: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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The At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program helps students get the nutritious meals they need in a safe, supervised location. For many students, this is their only opportunity to access a healthy meal after the school day ends. The standards for suppers and snacks served in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, science-based recommendations made by the National Academy of Medicine, cost and practical considerations, and stakeholder's input.
- Each supper is served with a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Incorporate seasonal and locally produced foods into meals.
- Always provide at least two servings of whole grain-rich grains per day.
- Only unflavored milk is offered on the menu to limit added sugar.
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Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires that any program receiving federal financial assistance provide annual training to its staff on civil rights. Specifically, USDA states that all 'frontline" staff who work with or assist program applicants or participants are required to receive civil rights training as well as those persons who supervise 'frontline" staff.Training is required so that people involved in all levels of program administration understand civil rights related laws, procedures and directives.
Click here to read the CACFP Civil Rights Training or click here to view the Civil Rights Training (45 minutes)
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Frequently asked
CACFP questions
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Ran out of food
Talk to the Supervisor about a backup plan. If you run out of food, inform the Supervisor to ensure more food is ordered for next service.
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Cooler temperature is higher than 41
Take the temperature of the food and milk in the cooler. Call the Supervisor right away and tell them the temperature of the cooler, food, and milk. If you can’t reach the Supervisor, call a Quality Control Specialist or Coordinator. Do not serve the meal unless it is determined that the food is safe to consume.
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Allergy Concerns
If you have a newly enrolled participant with a documented allergy, please notify the Supervisor as soon as possible. The Supervisor can provide allergy sheets if the student is enrolled with SPPS. Going forward, the Supervisor will modify the snack and/or supper to accommodate the allergy. Please talk with the Supervisor if you need clarification about which foods are safe for the participant to consume. For other allergy concerns, contact Cole Welhaven at 651-523-6328 or cole.welhaven@spps.org. If you recognize that a child may be experiencing a severe allergic reaction, call 911 immediately. Do not leave the child unattended for any length of time.
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Missing a component
When you pick up snacks and suppers at the school, it is very important that you check to make sure that all components are included. We can only be reimbursed for meals in which all components are offered, including milk with supper. If you catch a missing component early enough, call the Supervisor to see if you are able to get the missing component before you serve. If you notice the problem at serving time, keep serving. Let the Supervisor know how many meals were served with a missing component. Please clearly indicate this number on your production record.
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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
If you are interested in more information regarding the CACFP Snack and/or Supper program for your after school program, please complete the SPPS Afterschool and Non-School Day Meal Program Agreement form. A Nutrition Services staff person will contact you.
If you have already completed an agreement form and need to make a change, please complete the CACFP Agreement - Change Form.