The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides after school snacks to children after their regular school day ends when they attend some type of program. After-school snacks give children a nutritional boost and draw them into supervised activities that are safe, fun and filled with learning opportunities. The After School Snack Program is supported in part by the Federal Meals Program and a school program budget. The food component of the program is under the administrative direction of Tucson Unified School District’s Department of Food Services. Program requirements include types of activities, times of service offered, and relationship to other meal programs. Some schools may be eligible to receive snacks free of charge for participating students.

Palo Verde, Catalina, and Pueblo Magnet High School are participating in the Supper Program, which provides students with a well-balanced meal after school. The meals are served after 4:00 p.m. to students who are at school for sports, educational actives, or extra study time. The program serves supper to all students at no charge. The goal is to be able to provide the Supper Program in all seven high schools by the end of the school year.