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Resource | Policy Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 739, 747, 748, 769, and 770 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 9, 2024. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating, the federal CNPs.

SP 18-2024, CACFP 06-2024, SFSP 11-2024
05/17/2024
Basic page CACFP Breakfast Meal Pattern

CACFP meal pattern tables.

04/24/2024
Basic page CACFP Infant Meal Pattern

CACFP meal pattern tables for all infant meals and snacks.

04/24/2024
Basic page CACFP Snack Meal Pattern

CACFP nutrition standards for the snack meal pattern.

04/24/2024
Basic page CACFP Lunch and Supper Meal Pattern

Meal pattern for children and adults in CACFP for lunch and supper.

04/24/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Implementation Timeline for Updated Nutrition Requirements in CACFP & SFSP

Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.

04/24/2024
Resource | Posters Family Style Meal Service With Children in the CACFP Posters

Poster showing rules for CACFP Family Style Meals.

FNS-1010-01, FNS-1010-02, FNS-1010-03
02/29/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and SFSP

This rulemaking proposes important modifications to make the application of serious deficiency procedures in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program consistent, effective, and in line with current requirements under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. 

02/21/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-2025)

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals, free milk, and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. 

02/20/2024
Data
Child Nutrition Dashboard

The goal of the dashboard is to provide national and state level visualization of meals served, participation, and funding data for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. The dashboard can be used by federal, state, and local organizations to assess trends in child nutrition program activity.

02/14/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021