Home   News   Visitor   Data   Topics    

Community and School Nutrition Team Logo





Basic Information on the
National School Lunch Program



Description

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in more than 94,000 public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to more than 25 million children each school day. Established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946, the program will be celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2011.

Who is Eligible to Apply:

Public and non-profit private schools and residential child care institutions.

Amount of Funds Available:

The NSLP is a federal reimbursement program. For more information on current reimbursement rates, please go to: Reimbursement Rates

Application Due Date:

Applications are accepted year-round.

Links to Application Materials or Other Grant Information:

Contact for More Information:

June C. Paul, MSW, APSW, School Nutrition Team Director
Phone: 608.267.9121
E-Mail: june.paul@dpi.wi.gov


For questions about this information, contact Julie A. Cox (608) 267-9206

Last updated on 11/10/2010 2:28:18 PM