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School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program is Funded By The Federal Government To Assist Schools And Other Agencies In Providing Healthful Breakfasts To Students
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Many students do not eat breakfast on a daily basis because their parents work and do not have time to prepare breakfast or are unable to provide enough food.
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Studies indicate that students whose nutritional needs are met do better in school and have fewer attendance and discipline problems.
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The school breakfast program is available to public and private non-profit schools as well as public and private licensed residential child care institutions including group homes, juvenile halls and orphanages.
Universal School Breakfast
Breakfast At No Charge To Every Student, Regardless Of Income
Schools that adopt Universal School Breakfast improve student achievement, health & behavior and increase student participation in the breakfast program.
MEAL PLANNING
Fresh Start’s Universal School Breakfast meals are prepared daily using only fresh ingredients. All meals meet USDA nutritional requirements for reimbursement.
Breakfast meal planning includes low-fat milk, fresh fruits, whole grain breads and cereals.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Universal School Breakfast Program is easy to implement. Serving options include:
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Breakfast In the Classroom – Served in the classroom at the start of the school day or during homeroom.
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Grab-N-Go Breakfast – Served in breakfast bags from carts in designated locations around campus.
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Second Chance Breakfast – Served during a morning recess or snack break.
School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Is Funded By The Federal Government To Assist Schools & Other Agencies In Providing A Nutritious Lunch To Students.
National School Lunch Program Meals Provide Students With One-Third Of The Recommended Dietary Allowance Of Necessary Nutrients.
Schools that participate in the program ensure that students eat a nutritious meal that enhances their physical and mental well being and improves their learning abilities.
Studies have shown that students whose nutritional needs are met are more attentive in class and learn better. In addition, these students exhibit fewer discipline and attendance problems.
The National School Lunch Program is available to public and private non-profit schools. Also eligible are public and private licensed residential child care institutions including group homes, juvenile halls and orphanages.
After School Supper
Fresh Start Meals Is Proud To Provide Nutritious Supper Meals Compliant With The CACFP Guidelines For Reimbursement
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Supper meals are essential in helping students focus on after school enrichment programs.
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Meals can be served at any time after school dismissal.
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Fresh Start’s supper meals include a healthy sandwich, fruit or juice, vegetables and low-fat milk.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY & IMPLEMENTATION
Schools are eligible to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program if at least half of the students in the school attendance area qualify for free and reduced price school meals.
Snack and supper meals may be served at different times on the same day. Supper meals are delivered daily and are pre-packed for easy serving.
Schools may apply for supper by individual site and can manage the program through the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) account.