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Title: USDA Summer Meals Program: Lack of Program Awareness Contributes to Unmet Need among Nonparticipants
Language: English
Authors: Vericker, Tracy, Rothstein, Melissa, Gabay, Mary, Gola, Alice Ann H. (ORCID 0000-0003-3598-2609), Lovellette, Grant
Source: Journal of School Health. 2023 93(12):1137-1144.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contract Number: AG3198B160002
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Summer Programs, Lunch Programs, Food Service, Outreach Programs
DOI: 10.1111/josh.13348
ISSN: 0022-4391
1746-1561
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Participation in the US Department of Agriculture's summer meals program is consistently lower compared to National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participation, even though the programs target the same population of children. The purpose of this study was to elucidate reasons for participation and nonparticipation in the summer meals program. METHODS: A nationally representative sample of 4688 households with children ages 5 through 18 years living near a summer meals site in 2018 completed a survey about their reasons for participation or nonparticipation in the summer meals program, features that would help nonparticipants to attend, and household food security status. RESULTS: Almost half of all households living near a summer meal site were food insecure (45%) and most (77%) had incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Most participant caregivers (74%) sent their children to summer meal sites for the free meals, while 46% of nonparticipant caregivers said they did not attend because they were unaware of the program. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a high level of food insecurity among all households, the most reported reason for not attending the summer meals program was unawareness of the program. These findings highlight a need for better program visibility and outreach.
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Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1399728
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  Data: BACKGROUND: Participation in the US Department of Agriculture's summer meals program is consistently lower compared to National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participation, even though the programs target the same population of children. The purpose of this study was to elucidate reasons for participation and nonparticipation in the summer meals program. METHODS: A nationally representative sample of 4688 households with children ages 5 through 18 years living near a summer meals site in 2018 completed a survey about their reasons for participation or nonparticipation in the summer meals program, features that would help nonparticipants to attend, and household food security status. RESULTS: Almost half of all households living near a summer meal site were food insecure (45%) and most (77%) had incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Most participant caregivers (74%) sent their children to summer meal sites for the free meals, while 46% of nonparticipant caregivers said they did not attend because they were unaware of the program. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a high level of food insecurity among all households, the most reported reason for not attending the summer meals program was unawareness of the program. These findings highlight a need for better program visibility and outreach.
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