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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 | Webinars/Videos Descripción general del patrón de comidas para bebés en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos

Este video viene de la lección 1 del kit de Herramientas para el instructor del CACFP. El video describe cómo las comidas y las meriendas/“snacks” del CACFP apoyan el crecimiento y el desarrollo infantil.

04/03/2024
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 | Policy Memos Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP

This memorandum provides updated guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and extends previous guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products to the Summer Food Service Program, as well as to the infant meal pattern in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

SP 02-2024, CACFP 02-2024, SFSP 02-2024
11/29/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Nutrition Standards for CACFP Meals and Snacks

Guidance, resources, best practices, and training for CACFP operators to support them in providing healthy, balanced meals and snacks to the children and adults they serve.

09/21/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Child Nutrition: Program Integrity Final Rule

FNS published a final rule on program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed to protect federal funds and taxpayer dollars.

08/23/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021