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Kids Afterschool Meals Program

Many families in our region can’t afford to eat dinner every night. We’re helping make sure the children of those families still get the food they need.

Filling in the evening meal gap

To make sure kids who need one are getting an evening meal, the food bank participates in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, allowing us to provide healthy, kid-friendly meals to locations throughout the region that host after school programs.  

At the public recreation centers, residential community centers, and other locations that we support, kids can receive a meal each weekday that includes wholesome ingredients like baked chicken, fresh salad, and whole wheat bread.

When kids receive the food they need to thrive, they’re positioned for better health, greater academic success, and a lifetime of better outcomes. 

Host an afterschool meals program

We’re always looking for more host sites to help us reach more children. The food bank typically reviews applications for new sites between mid-July to early August, but we also accept rolling applications throughout the year, which will be reviewed when there is additional capacity. 

CLICK HERE to see requirements and apply to host an afterschool meals program.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Help Us Feed Kids After School

Kids need nutritious meals throughout the day to ensure they learn and grow. Through a simple donation, you can help make sure area kids don’t go without important meals during the school year. Every unrestricted dollar you donate will provide 2 meals that make a difference for children and families.

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