The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), is a component of the safety net for the Nation’s low-income children, offering nutritious meals to needy children during the summer months when school is not in session. While the number of children participating in the…
Long Run Impacts of Childhood Access to the Safety NetA growing economics literature establishes a causal link between in utero shocks and health and human capital in adulthood. Most studies rely on extreme negative shocks such as famine and pandemics. We are the first to examine the impact of a positive and policy-driven change in economic resources available in utero and during childhood. In particular, we focus…
The Pennsylvania SFSP Rural Area Eligibility Pilot EvaluationThe Pennsylvania SFSP Rural Area Eligibility Pilot Evaluation studies the efficacy and viability of using The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP operated a pilot in rural areas of Pennsylvania during the summers of 2005 and 2006. The purpose of the pilot was to test whether lowering the threshold for site eligibility in low-income areas…
NAHO Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger in America by 2015NAHO Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger in America by 2015 details the National Anti-Hunger Organizations’ aspirations to eliminate childhood hunger in the United States. This report describes the benefits, both personally and nationally, of well-nourished children. It also presents data concerning federal programs and childhood hunger. This report includes policy suggestions which would ensure that…
Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland Returns Hot Meals to Local Boys and Girls ClubMaryland Hunger Solutions and the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland (the “Partnership”) experienced one particular challenge in its work to implement the Afterschool Meal Program in the eight Hunger-Free Community (HFC) counties and statewide: confusion between local health departments and potential afterschool sites concerning the documentation needed to operate the Afterschool Meal Program….
Child and Adult Care Food Program: Aligning Dietary Guidance for AllChild and Adult Care Food Program: Aligning Dietary Guidance for All assesses the nutritional needs of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) population based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes and makes recommendations for revisions to the CACFP meal requirements. The book outlines meal requirements that include food specifications that could be…
Regional Office Review of Applications (RORA) for School Meals 2009Regional Office Review of Applications (RORA) for School Meals 2009 is an examination of administrative errors that occurred in the application processing for the National School Lunch Program. This report is the fifth in a series of annual reports on the subject. This report focuses primarily on the 2008-2009 school year, with comparisons to previous…
Early Childhood Policy Focus: Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityEarly Childhood Policy Focus: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity is a resource addressing the issues of nutrition, exercise, and obesity among young children. Research also identifies some effective strategies and programs that improve nutrition and exercise outcomes for young children. This brief summarizes recent research on the development of healthy eating and physical fitness habits…
Children in the States Factsheets (Interactive Database)Children in the States Factsheets is a resource providing information about the general condition of children in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia. This database provides a comprehensive, state-by-state look at children’s issues, including birth information, education statistics, and mortality statistics. Of particular note is the included information about…
Let’s Move Cities and Towns — Toolkit for Local OfficialsLet’s Move Cities and Towns — Toolkit for Local Officials is designed to help local officials in launching their own Let’s Move! campaign in their city, town or county. There are a variety of activities and resources provided in this toolkit. The Let’s Move! initiative invites you to explore the menu of options and decide…