exam food assistance programs
SNAP can buy
any food or food product for human consumption, seeds and plants for home gardens
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
assists families when parents cannot provide for basic needs time limited flexibility between states
SNAP eligibility
complex income and expenses, # of people who live together changes in a situation must be reported eligibility is reviewed
All Kids program
comprehensive, affordable health insurance for kids doctor, dental,vision,drug,medical devices
TANF goals
end dependency by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage encourage formation and maintenance of 2parent families
EHS programs
enhance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development help women access prenatal and postpartum care helps parents become self sufficient
Homeless Youth Services
ensure youth are safe and stable increase self sufficiency 14-23yr olds who lack safe and stable housing
TANF illinois
financial assistance to pay for food shelter utilities expenses other than medical
WIC
food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children pregnant, **breastfeeding, or just had baby infants and children under 5 family with low to med income
OCFS program promotes hands on learning
gardening, farm visits, culinary classes, integration of food education into regular curriculum
SMP stipulations
has to be pasteurized, fluid, fat free or 1%, contain vitamin A and D at levels from FDA
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. More than half of food stamp recipients are children. Formerly known as Food Stamps.
Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS)
helps program operators incorporate local foods works with tribal communities grant making/research
SNAP cannot buy
hot food, vitamins, pet food, alcohol
FFVP goals
introduce children to fresh produce include new varieties, increase overall consumption among children encourages healthier school environments
Head Start
promotes school readiness for children age 3-5, low income families, enhances social and cognitive development engages parents in their Childs learning
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
provide nutritionally balanced low cost or free lunches to students each school day
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
provides free fresh fruits and veg to children must operate the NSLP, priority goes to schools with highest % of children eligible for free meals
Special Milk Program (SMP)
provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other meal service programs reimburse schools for milk they serve
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in childcare, daycare, and adult day care centers meals served to children in after school care progrms children in emergency shelters
School Breakfast Program (SBP)
provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
purchase fresh fruits, veggies, herbs from farmers markets and roadside stands
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
reimburses providers who serve free meals to children in low income areas during summer when schools out sites are places in community, churches, etc..
WIC services
special checks/ vouchers to purchase healthy foods info about nutrition, health, breastfeeding, finding healthcare
NSLP schools receive food
states select USDA certified foods bonus food from surplus agriculture USDA foods comprise 15-20% of food on tray every day
Early Head Start (EHS)
support to low income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and families
