Title
Resolution Approving the City of Hampton, Virginia's Participation In and Appropriation of Funds for the 2016 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Children received from the U. S. Department of Agriculture
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City has obtained SFSPC funds since 1969, and annually serves qualifying youth, ages 18 and younger, who attend organized summer programs that are educational, cultural and recreational. The objective of the SFSP is to ensure that during the summer, children are able to continue receiving the same high quality and nourishing meals that are provided during the school year through the National School Lunch Program. Generally, fifty percent of participating children must qualify for free or reduced priced meals under the National Summer Lunch Program.
Discussion:
The City of Hampton Department of Parks and Recreation proposes to operate the Summer Food Service Program for children at 27 sites throughout the City during the summer of 2016. We anticipate that more than 1,705 children will participate in the summer food service program, which represents more than 54,270 meals plus 44,735 supplements/snacks to be served. However, attendance normally drops off during the last month and during the time that year round schools reopen, so the actual number of meals served may be less than projected. Other factors may also influence the projected number of meals served and total participation for the summer. This year’s program will begin on June 22 and end on September 2. The direct cost of the Summer Food Service Program meals is 100% funded by USDA. The Parks and Recreation Department supplement the grant through coordination and indirect program costs.
According to the City of Hampton School Service Division, for this school year about 11,669 youth qualified either for free or reduced lunches under the National School Lunch Program.
Each year, the City Council is requested to approve this grant, in advance of the...
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