School Food Authority- At Risk Afterschool Meals (SFA-ARAM)

SFA-ARAM Quick Facts 

• 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* 

• 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.)