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theHandpuppet

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4. Summer Food Programs for Children -- West Virginia
Fri Jul 25, 2014, 11:40 AM
Jul 2014

What I'd really like from this site is a list of the actual feeding sites!

http://wvde.state.wv.us/child-nutrition/sfsp/
Office of Child Nutrition
Summer Food Service Program

Overview

When school is out, many children are at risk for poor nutrition. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federal program that ensures children (18 years and younger) in lower-income areas continue to receive free, nutritious meals during the summer when they do not have access to the School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program.

Healthy summer meals may be served at a variety of sites, such as schools, parks, camps, housing complexes, churches and town halls. Many sites offer organized and/or recreational activities with the meal. Meals may be prepared on site or transported from another location.

Most sponsors may be approved to receive reimbursement for serving up to two meals or one meal and a snack per day (usually breakfast and lunch or lunch and a snack). Camps may claim up to three meals per day. All meals must follow the SFSP USDA Meal Pattern requirements and dietary specifications.

Here's another site:
http://wv.thebeehive.org/school/k-12-students/how-choose-camp/summer-food-programs-kids

How can I find a feeding site in my area?
To find a feeding site in your area, contact those organizations in your community that are offering an activities program. Organizations offering activity programs are often local schools, community centers, recreation centers and faith based organizations. If you are unable to find a feeding site in your area, please contact your State agency and ask them for the location of the nearest feeding site.

You may also contact the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Public Information Staff at 703-305-2286.

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