At Risk Afterschool Programs

Many children have eaten lunch at school as early as 10:30 AM, this additional meal can make all the difference in their lives!

Your afterschool program may qualify as an “at risk” site if you operate in a school district area that serves more than 50% low income families.  While many sites are eligible to participate because they offer child care, an “at risk” site is able to bypass many of the other requirements that a traditional child care center has to comply with.  The purpose of this designation is to make serving low income children (birth to 18) nutritious meals with as little regulation as possible.  Paperwork is simple, no enrollment or income forms are necessary.  Licensing is not a requirement.  We serve sites that are operated by YMCA’s, YWCA’s, Boys and Girls Clubs and neighborhood rec centers.  Call today to see if your program qualifies.  704-375-3938.

Well fed and happy children!
  • Sites must provide structured and supervised programs that include education and/or enrichment activities, and in some cases, for-profit centers will qualify.
  • Programs operated by public agencies, school systems, tax-exempt nonprofit groups and licensed For-Profit centers qualify by area eligibility: 50% low income families.
  • Sites must meet local health and safety standards.
  • Must be in an area in which at least one school assigned to the Program’s site address has an enrollment of 50% or more children qualifying for Free and Reduced priced meals.