School Food Authority- At Risk Afterschool Meals (SFA-ARAM)
SFA-ARAM Quick Facts
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Who Qualifies
School Food Authorities in good standing with their participation in the National School Lunch Program qualify for the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals (ARAM) Program at schools that meet area eligibility requirements -
Area Eligibility Requirements
Schools that have greater than 50% free or reduced lunch eligibility qualify are area eligible -
Benefits to Children
School Food Authorities (SFAs) can serve supper plus a snack each day during the week to school aged children after school*
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Menu Requirements
SFAs can choose between the NSLP meal pattern and the CACFP meal pattern for the ARAM menus
*ARAMs are eligible to serve a meal and a snack on weekends and on non-instructional days during the school’s regular calendar year (i.e., Teacher Workdays, Winter Break, etc.)
#1 Email CACFPnewapp@dhhs.nc.gov letting us know of your interest
#2 The State agency will provide access to NC CONNECTS.
- This is the online system through which institutions apply and file claims
#3 Complete the online application in NC CONNECTS.
CACFP Child Meal Patterns
Area Eligibility Data - Free/Reduced Price Data
At-Risk Afterschool Meals Handbook
ARAM Daily Roster and Meal Count Worksheet
Monthly Meal Count Summary - ARAM
SFA-ARAM Monitoring Review Tool for At-Risk Afterschool Meals Programs
SFA-ARAM Monitoring Review Tool Instructions for At-Risk Afterschool Meals Programs