At-Risk Afterschool Meals—CACFP

The At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers federal funding to afterschool programs that serve a meal or snack and provide educational or enrichment activities to children in low-income areas.

The "So, You Want to Operate the CACFP in Your School Program" video provides an overview of the program and what organizations and programs may qualify.

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) may choose to operate either the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program or the NSLP Afterschool Snack Program. Refer to the Comparison of Afterschool Program Reference Sheet and Flow Chart to determine the best program for your LEA.

Operating the Program

Program Information

• How to Participate in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of CACFP Fact Sheet
• At-Risk Afterschool Meals Handbook
• Comparison of Out-of-School-Time Nutrition Programs
• Comparison of Afterschool Program Reference Sheet
• NSLP Afterschool Snack vs CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program Flow Chart
• At-Risk Afterschool Meals Reference Sheet
• Field Trips for At-Risk Afterschool Meal Programs Reference Sheet | Field Trip Notification Form
• USDA Meal Program Comparison Chart
• At-Risk Afterschool Meals Promotional Brochure
• Operation During Unanticipated School Closures Reference Sheet

Forms

• Meal Count / Menu Record (50)
• Meal Count / Menu Record (100)
• On Site Review for At-risk Afterschool Meal Program

Reimbursement Rates

• Claims and Reimbursement Rates

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