How does the Child Nutrition Program contribute to student success?
A. The Child Nutrition Program, also known as School Meals, is an important part of the educational day. Healthy school meals can play a role in student success and allow students to perform their best. The primary purpose of the program is to safeguard the health and well being of the nation’s children. Child nutrition programs provide a wholesome breakfast, lunch and after-school snack for many of North Carolina’s 1.3 million students.
