What kind of meals are served?
CACFP facilities follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
CACFP facilities follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Breakfast requires a serving of milk, vegetable or fruit and a grain product.
- Lunch and dinner consist of milk, bread or grain product, meat or meat alternate, and a serving of vegetable and a different vegetable/or fruit.
- Snacks include servings from two of the five components: milk, vegetables, fruits, bread or grain product, or meat or meat alternate.
Who is eligible for CACFP meals?
- Children age 12 and under
- Migrant children age 15 and younger
- Youths through age 18 in the Area Eligible Snack Program and in emergency shelters
- Functionally impaired children through age 18 in child care centers or day care homes.
- Functionally impaired adult participants or adults age 60 and older enrolled in an adult day care center
CACFP is an indicator of quality child care.
"This Institution is an equal opportunity provider."