Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
" ... to safeguard the health and well-being of all citizens of the state by ensuring
nutritionally adequate meals are provided; encouraging adults and children to gain
an understanding of the relationship between proper eating and good health; and
providing learning experiences designed to result in healthier lifestyle choices."
Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP)
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The SFSP was created to ensure that children in low-income areas could continue
to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have
access to school lunch or breakfast. The program reimburses participating parishes,
community centers, and facilities who serve approved meals to qualifying children
aged 18 and under. children might be able to be served breakfast, lunch, supper,
or snack, depending on what the site qualifies for. most importantly the program
focuses in serving nutritiuous meals withmilk, meats, fruits, vegetables, and bread.
all meals are required to meet federal nutrition standards.