Broward County Public Schools expands Afterschool Supper Program to more students

Coral Springs, Florida – Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has announced the expansion of its Afterschool Supper Program, adding Coral Springs Middle School, Coral Springs High School, McNab Elementary School, Peters Elementary School, and Walter C. Young Middle School to the list of participating institutions. This initiative aims to provide nutritious meals to over 9,000 students engaged in afterschool educational or enrichment programs.

Ensuring Student Nutrition

The Afterschool Supper Program is funded through the federal Child Care Food Program, which is dedicated to providing healthy meals in childcare settings. These suppers adhere to all USDA requirements and are offered at no additional cost to students participating in afterschool programs. The program ensures that every student, irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, receives the necessary nutrition to support their learning and growth.

“Expanding the Supper Program is a vital step in ensuring our students have the resources they need to succeed,” said a BCPS spokesperson. “Proper nutrition is crucial for academic performance and overall well-being.”

Participating Schools

The addition of the five new schools brings the total number of participating schools to an impressive list. The schools now included in the program are:

• Elementary Schools: Annabel C. Perry, Harbordale, Park Ridge, Atlantic West, Hollywood Hills, Pembroke Pines, Pasadena Lakes, Apollo, Hollywood Park, Peters, Banyan, Horizon, Pinewood, Bennett, James Hunt, Plantation, Bethune, Lakeside, Larkdale, Pompano Beach, Broadview, Castle Hill, Challenger, Coral Cove, Coral Park, Cresthaven, Croissant Park, Crystal Lake, Cypress, Cypress Run Education Center, Deerfield Beach, Deerfield Park, Dillard, Discovery, Dolphin Bay, Driftwood, Fairway, Flamingo, Forest Hills, Fox Trail, Glades, Gulfstream Academy at Hallandale, Palmview, Park Lakes, Parkway, Wilton Manors, Winston Park, Lloyd Estates, Maplewood, Liberty, Rock Island, Royal Palm, Sandpiper, Sea Castle, Sheridan Hills, Sheridan Park, Silver Lakes, Silver Shores, Stephen Foster, Stirling, Sunland Park, Sunshine, Thurgood Marshall, Tradewinds, Village, Welleby, West Hollywood, Westpine, Westwood Heights, Wingate Oaks Center, North Andrews Gardens, North Fork, North Lauderdale, Northside, Nova Blanche Forman, Nova Eisenhower, Oakland Park, Oakridge, Olsen, Orange Brook, Oriole, McNab.
• Middle Schools: Apollo, Attucks, Bair, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill 6-12 STEM, Lauderhill Paul Turner, Margate, McNicol, New Renaissance, Nova, Olsen, Silver Lakes, William Dandy, Glades, Driftwood, Crystal Lake, Walter C. Young, Seminole, Parkway, North Lauderdale, Mirror Lake.
• High Schools: Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, McArthur, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, J.P. Taravella, Piper, Plantation, South Broward, Stranahan, Miramar.

Community Impact

The Supper Program’s expansion highlights BCPS’s commitment to supporting student success through comprehensive nutritional support. By addressing food insecurity and ensuring students have access to balanced meals, BCPS is fostering an environment conducive to academic achievement and personal growth.

For more information about the Afterschool Supper Program, visit the BCPS website.