By the time children arrive at their afterschool program, lunch is a distant memory.  High-quality programs provide children with the food they need to maintain an active level of learning and play.  Funding in the form of cash reimbursement is available to help provide nutritious snacks and meals during crucial out-of school time hours.

To learn more, please visit the following sites:

• Visit the Hunger Free Vermont for more information about the NSLP Snack Program and the CACFP Supper Program, or for tips on how to improve an existing afterschool meal program.  For individual technical assistance contact Emily Glover, Nutrition Program and Policy Specialist, at eglover@hungerfreevt.org or (802)865-0255.

• Vermont Department of Education, School Nutrition Programs