Homeless children are more likely to be hungry or undernourished than other children, including poor, housed children. Hungry or undernourished children are less healthy and pay less attention in school, often resulting in educational and behavioral problems, exacerbating the deleterious effects of homelessness.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides resources for feeding children and youth 18 and under in shelters, at school, in child care and in afterschool programs. Homeless, runaway, and domestic violence shelters may receive Child and Adult Care Food Program funds for healthy, nutritious meals and snacks served to children and youth.

>> More information on feeding children and youth in homeless shelters in the District of Columbia.

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