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After School Snack Program

A component of the National School Lunch Program

After School SnackProgramA component of the National School Lunch Program

Who is eligible to participate?

In order to be eligible, a site must run the National School Lunch Program and sponsor or operate an after school program that is open to all children at the site. This open program must provide organized, regularly scheduled activities in a structured and supervised environment, including an educational or enrichment activity. Examples of eligible activities include homework assistance, tutoring, supervised “drop-in” programs, extended day programs, and other school clubs. Organized interscholastic programs or community-level competitive sports are not eligible to participate.

How does reimbursement work?

  • If a sponsor has a free and reduced rate of 50% or higher, all reimbursable snacks can be provided for free and claimed at the free rate of reimbursement.
  • Programs located in schools with a free and reduced rate below 50% will need to claim snacks at each student’s individual eligibility: free, reduced, or paid.
  • Sponsors with a free and reduced rate under 50% can subsidize the reduced and paid snacks from funds from the nonprofit food service account thus allowing Universal Free Snacks.

How do I make a reimbursable snack?

Reimbursable snacks must include minimum portion sizes of at least two different food group components, which are described below.
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8oz fluid milk

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1oz equivalent meat or meat alternate

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3/4c vegetable or fruit

*including 100% vegetable or fruit juice
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1oz equivalent grain

*whole grain and/or enriched

Questions?

Ashley Heller

School Nutrition Specialist

aheller@doe.in.gov


Visit the IDOE After School Snack Program webpage.