North Carolina Department of Public Instruction School Nutrition Services Section Revised September 2015 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer Afterschool Snack Program ASSP An extension of National School Lunch Program NSLP ID: 405600
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AFTERSCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM
North Carolina Department of Public InstructionSchool Nutrition Services SectionRevised September 2015
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.Slide2
Afterschool Snack Program (ASSP)
An extension of National School Lunch Program (NSLP)Slide3
School Food Authority Responsibilities
EligibilityAccountabilityMonitoringMeal PatternGeneral AreasSlide4
Eligibility Criteria for ASSP Participation
Sponsored or operated by the SFAProvide organized, supervised, and regularly scheduled activities after the school day endsInclude educational or enrichment activityServe
students
Pre-Kindergarten (PK) grade to age
18Slide5
Determine Eligibility for Participation: Complete the ChecklistSlide6
Agreement with State Agency
Apply with the SAIdentify all sites participatingObtain approval before operation of programSlide7
Reimbursement
Area EligibleASSP located in attendance area of school with > 50% Free/Reduced-priced eligible studentsBased on most recent November meal benefitsSFA-wide meal benefit data not used
All snacks reimbursed at Free rateSlide8
Reimbursement
Non-area EligibleReimbursed according to the USDA rates Based on the benefits issuance
category
Free/Reduced-priced eligibility documentation requiredSlide9
Reimbursement
Current rates found at:http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/rates-reimbursementSlide10
Accountability: Daily requirements
Attendance rosters, participation rosters, and snack countsIncome record for cash collectedAccurate reimbursement claimsSlide11
Accountability: Daily Participation Rosters
Lists all students participatingCounts number of reimbursable snacksCounts taken a point of serviceSlide12
Accountability: Income Record
For programs in areas not area-eligibleRecord of cash collected for paid and reduced-price snacks
May be computerized or hand written documentSlide13
Accountability: Reimbursement Claims
Written procedures for how snacks are counted and consolidatedClaim filing process similar to lunchesDue by 10th of month following serviceNo claims prior to agreement approval for ASSPSlide14
Monitoring
Two On-site ReviewsWithin first 4 weeks of program starting
and
Prior to conclusion of program operations
Assess compliance
Meal Counting
Claims
Meal Pattern and Production Records
File and keep for 3 yearsSlide15
Meal Pattern
Food BasedContains 4 Components1 cup Milk, fat-free or 1% unflavored1 oz eq Grain
1 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates
¾ cup Fruits/VegetablesSlide16
Meal Pattern
Each snack provides two different components in full portion size
Offer versus Serve not allowed
Water recommendedSlide17
Meal Components: Milk
Fat-free, flavored or unflavored
1% fat unflavored
Milk variety not required
Milk and juice
not served together as the only
componentsSlide18
Meal Components:
GrainsMust be enriched or whole grain-rich
Whole grain-rich encouraged
Credited by:
USDA Memorandum SP30-2012
CN
Label for combination foods
Product Formulation StatementSlide19
Meal Components: Meats/Meat Alternates
Credited by:Product Formulation StatementFood Buying Guide
CN LabelSlide20
Meal Components: Fruits/Vegetables
Credited by:
Food Buying Guide
CN Label for combination foods
Product Formulation
Statement
Only 100% juice allowed
Juice and milk not served together as the only componentsSlide21
Menus
Cycle menus recommendedSaves time for planning and preparationConsistently meets meal patternCost efficient
Controls inventory
USDA foods may be usedSlide22
Daily Production Records
Documents:MenuMeal ComponentsPortion Sizes offered, served, and leftover
Supports number of reimbursable snacksSlide23
Meal Service
Occurs after the end of school dayNo time lapse requirementExpanded learning time sites may participate with prior SA approvalOperated on days school is in sessionProgram operated or sponsored by SFASFA retains all administrative and fiscal responsibilitySlide24
General Areas
Civil RightsDisplay poster where snacks are servedApproved nondiscrimination statementFood Safety
Add ASSP to school’s existing HACCP Plan
Written procedures must cover storage, preparation, and serviceSlide25
State Agency Review of ASSP
Technical AssistanceAdministrative ReviewSlide26
Review of ASSP: Common Findings
Checklist for Qualifying ASSP not availableTwo on-site reviews not completed timelyMeal counts not taken at POSMeal counts consolidated incorrectlySlide27
Review of ASSP: Fiscal Action
Snacks claimed for adults or ineligible students
Missing meal component
Repeat milk type violationsSlide28
Resources
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/AfterschoolFactSheet.pdfhttp
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www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/HHFKAfactsheet-athletics.pdf
http
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www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/afterschool-snacks-faqs
http
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childnutrition.ncpublicschools.gov/programs/assp
ASSP Guidance Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
FormsSlide29
Questions?Slide30
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program.intake@usda.gov
.
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