In December 2020, the Afterschool Meals Program turned ten! This report and companion micro-report explores the history, charts its growth, and offers recommendations for its future.
This brief provides a high-level summary of findings from a national survey of parents about afterschool meals. APCO Insight, in partnership with Share Our Strength, conducted the survey. The findings illuminate parent perspectives on afterschool meals and effective ways to promote the program.
The national survey of summer meal sponsors provides insights into their experiences, challenges, and opportunities to grow their programs. Share Our Strength Partnered with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) on this survey.