What types of sites are eligible to participate in the SSFO?
The following types of sites are eligible to participate in the SSFO: Open – An open site serves all children through age 18 at an area eligible site. Meals served at open sites are reimbursed at the free rate. Restricted open – A restricted open site serves children through age 18 but must limit participation due to security, safety, or control concerns. The sponsor must publicize that the site is open on a first-come, first-served basis to all community children, but participation will be limited. On each site application, sponsors must explain why attendance is restricted. Meals served at restricted open sites are reimbursed at the free rate. Closed enrolled – A closed enrolled site may be located in an area eligible or non area eligible location and serves only children who are enrolled in a specific program or activity. These sites usually provide recreational, cultural, religious, or other types of organized activities. To qualify as a closed enrolled site, at least 50 percent of
