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Revised meal patterns have extended Offer Versus Serve into the adult day care and At-Risk Afterschool settings of the CACFP.

This memo sought to clarify how the value of USDA Donated Food Commodities were calculated in determining the need for an audit as well as where a program fits in the various child nutrition programs.

This is a summary of the FNS memo that clarifies the increased streamlining of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the CACFP.

This is a summary of two general reminders outlining the types of procurement program operators are able to use, as well as how to utilize each group in compliance with Federal regulations.

An update on grain requirements and guidance on what constitutes whole grain-rich foods and grain-based desserts.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a new memo updating both the reporting timeline and table for this fiscal year.

This is a summary of the new meal pattern requirements regarding fruits and vegetables for infants as well as children and adults within the CACFP.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a new memo to clarify the procedure and purpose in conducting five-day reconciliations in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during monitoring visits.

Children in At-Risk Afterschool may benefit from being allowed to take one vegetable, fruit, or grain item offsite to eat at some other time.