Ensuring Nutritional Support for Families During the Pandemic
Crystal FitzSimons, Director of School and Out-of-School Program, discusses meeting families' nutritional needs amidst the pandemic through federal nutrition programs like school meals, summer nutrition programs, and Pandemic EBT. The initiative aims to provide essential resources to families, especially children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, to combat food insecurity during these challenging times. Several state plans have been submitted and approved to offer benefits, including in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
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Meeting Families Nutritional Needs during the Pandemic Crystal FitzSimons | Director of School and Out-of-School Program cfitzsimons@frac.org | 202-640-1106
Federal Nutrition Programs Slide Header School Meals Summer Nutrition Programs Afterschool Meals and Snacks Child and Adult Care Food Program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program WIC
Slide Header Pandemic EBT Created through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Provides an EBT card to purchase food at retailers that accept SNAP Designed to provide nutrition resources to families to replace school meals
Free Lunch $3.50 Value of the EBT Card Free Breakfast: $2.20 Per day: $5.70 4 weeks: $114 per child
Who is Eligible? Children certified for free or reduced-price school meals Children who attend schools that offer free meals Newly eligible families
Slide Header State Plans Required to be submitted and approved before states can provide benefits Submitted by the SNAP and state child nutrition agency officials USDA issued P-EBT guidance and an FAQ on developing the plans
Slide Header How do I get P-EBT? SNAP households Those already receiving free or reduced-price school meals (may be automatic or may require a simple form) Newly eligible Apply for SNAP or free or reduced- price school meals!
Slide Header Approved State Plans Arizona Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina Rhode Island
Slide Header School Meals Summer Nutrition Programs available during unanticipated school closures Schools, food banks, parks and rec, YMCA s, others can provide meals Can operate alongside Pandemic EBT
Slide Header Meal Flexibilities http://www.extension.umn.edu/source/images/winter09-04-kidsModern.jpg Non-Congregate Multiple meals Meals service times Meal components Afterschool Suppers and Snacks
Slide Header Overcoming Barriers Locate sites throughout the community Utilize bus routes Meal delivery to children s homes Partnerships
Slide Header School Meals Summer Nutrition Programs available during unanticipated school closures Schools, food banks, parks and rec, YMCA s, others can provide meals Can operate alongside Pandemic EBT USDA Site Finder
Slide Header WIC The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children known as WIC provides low- income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children with nutritious foods, nutrition education, and improved access to health care in order to prevent nutrition-related health problems in pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. State 1-800 Toll Free Numbers State WIC Websites/Contacts
Slide Header School Meals Summer Nutrition Programs available during unanticipated school closures Schools, food banks, parks and rec, YMCA s, others can provide meals Can operate alongside Pandemic EBT USDA Site Finder
Slide Header WIC The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children known as WIC provides low- income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children with nutritious foods, nutrition education, and improved access to health care in order to prevent nutrition-related health problems in pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. State 1-800 Toll Free Numbers State WIC Websites/Contacts
SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to eligible low-income people to purchase food and plays a critical role in reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty, and improving family security, child and adult health, employment, and other outcomes.
Slide Header School Meals Summer Nutrition Programs available during unanticipated school closures Schools, food banks, parks and rec, YMCA s, others can provide meals Can operate alongside Pandemic EBT USDA State SNAP Directory
Slide Header Resources Pandemic EBT: A Critical Opportunity for States COVID-19 Updates Guide to Ensuring Children Have Access to Nutritious Meals
Slide Header Resources Pandemic EBT: A Critical Opportunity for States COVID-19 Updates Guide to Ensuring Children Have Access to Nutritious Meals
! Connect with linkedin.com/company/food-research-and- action-center @fractweets facebook.com/foodresearchandactioncenter @fracgram Crystal FitzSimons Director of School and Out-of-School Time Programs|cfitzsimons@frac.org
