Summer Nutrition Programs
During the school year children from low-income homes typically receive at least one-third of the nutrients they consume each day
from school lunch. Unfortunately, for many children school vacation represents a hungry time because school lunch is no longer
available. As a result, emergency food providers often report an increase in requests during the summer months.
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| The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is designed to fill this gap. Among the organizations providing this service are Boy and Girl Scout Troops, YWCAs and YMCAs, school districts, community action agencies, churches, camping associations, 4-H Clubs, food banks, and municipal agencies. Feeding sites include local school buildings, recreational centers and parks. Rural sites can present onerous obstacles, such as transportation, but sponsors have developed creative solutions like a school bus turned into a mobile cafeteria to help overcome them. |
The Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is available to school food authorities (SFAs) in low-income areas to serve meals during non-school months. It provides a seamless transition from the school year into the summer by allowing SFAs to continue operating the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program during the summer. While only SFA’s may sponsor SSO, sites may be located at various community locations. |
To find about more about the Summer Food Service Program and Summer Seamless Option, visit the sites and download the documents listed below:
You can also find out more information about the Summer Food Service Program in our Resource Guide.
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