NOW is the time to register your organization for the free summer food program. All organizations must attend a training in order to participate.
CLICK HERE to complete the short registration form. We look forward to partnering with you!
CACFP provides aid to child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons.
Through CACFP, more than 4.2 million children and 130,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive.
See how CACFP can make a difference in the quality of your program! Whether you are a provider in your home, at a day care center, in an after-school care program, or in an emergency shelter, you will find many useful resources for serving nutritious meals and snacks.
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Tell me about CACFP
Here's an overview of how CACFP fits into the FNS safety net to improve access to food and a healthful diet.
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CACFP is a federally-funded program administered by States. Contact your State agency to apply, find a day care home sponsor, or locate a facility that participates.
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Improving Health and Wellness
Learn how provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and the Institute of Medicine's recommendations are helping us build towards an even healthier tomorrow for our children and older adults. -
Resources and Tools
Are you looking for new ideas for recipes, menu planning, food preparation, or nutrition education? CACFP has resources to help you prepare high quality meals to improve health and nutrition, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce overweight.
