Child Nutrition Programs

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.

National School Lunch Program

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) helps schools serve healthy breakfasts. The program is funded by the federal government and run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. State education agencies manage it at the state level, and local school districts run it in schools.

School Breakfast Program

The afterschool snack component of the National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted snack service that fills the afternoon hunger gap for school children. 

Afterschool Snack Program (ASSP)

When school is out and parents are still at work, children need a safe place to be with their friends, with structured activities, supportive adults, and good nutrition.

Afterschool Supper Program 

Check out these interactive resources for kids.   

Connecting During the Holidays (ages 0-5) - The holidays can be stressful.  Make time for connection by implementing these great tips and activities from Vroom.

Nutrition Education - Kids Corner - Activities to teach children the importance of nutrition and physical activity using interactive websites and games.

The USDA Choose My Plate has interactive games and resources.   

National CACFP Activity Pages: Sesame Street Theme and Children Theme

Summer BreakSpot offers a space where kids and teens 18 and under can access meals at no cost when school is not in session. 

Summer2025Flyer-3English.pdf  

Summer2025Flyer-1SpanishandCreole.pdf

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program can be an important tool in our efforts to combat childhood obesity. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. The various partnerships that FNS and state agencies have developed in the public and private sectors, as well as the dedicated work of school administrators, have contributed to the overall success and acceptance of the program. FFVP is consistent with and supports the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations to provide healthier snack choices in schools.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)