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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was designed to provide free meals to children during the summer months. When schools let out for the summer, many children are at risk of hunger and malnutrition. The lack of nutrition during the summer months can result in poor performance once the school year begins and makes children more prone to illnesses and other health issues. SFSP is designed to fill that nutrition gap and make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive a free meal. SFSP is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

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Who Can Sponsor the Summer Food Service Program?

Sponsors that are administratively and financially capable of managing a food service program may participate in the SFSP.

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The following types of organizations can be sponsors:

• Public or private nonprofit schools

• Units of local, municipal, county, tribal, or state government

• Private nonprofit organizations

• Public or private nonprofit camps

• Public or private nonprofit universities or college

Four Ways to Participate in the Program

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Be a Sponsor— For organizations that provide a service within their community and can manage a food service program. Sponsors receive training, establish meal sites, arrange meal preparation and delivery, and manage meal sites.

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Run a Site— Some organizations do not have the financial or administrative ability to run the program, but they can supervise a food service for children, along with recreational or enrichment activities, at a site.

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Be a Vendor— Organizations with kitchens and food service staff, including schools, commercial companies, or public or nonprofit institutions, can participate in SFSP as vendors. As a vendor you will prepare and deliver meals meeting federal nutritional guidelines to sponsored sites.

Volunteer—Even if your organization cannot take on the responsibilities of a sponsor or a site, you can team up with a sponsor to provide any activity that makes summer fun!

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If you like to participate as a site for the summer of 2018, please feel free to contact us!