CACFP Regulations and Guidance

Local operators may allow parents and guardians to pick up meals on the children’s behalf.

Under this waiver, CACFP operators in States that elect to be subject to this waiver may serve meals outside of the standard meal times.

This waiver allows CACFP program operators to provide non-congregate meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To support successful school reopening, and to promote afterschool and child care, FNS announces a new suite of Child Nutrition Program nationwide waivers and flexibilities.

This memo furthers answer questions regarding CNP oversight, administration and reporting during Covid-19.

CACFP meals served to young adults under the age of 25 in emergency shelters now eligible for reimbursement.

FNS has released Q&As addressing questions regarding the implementation plan template, the payment calculation formula, and other topics.

This new rule proposes targeted changes to allow more flexibilities when choosing milk options.

This updated memorandum provides guidance on crediting coconut (including dried coconut), hominy, corn masa, and masa harina and clarifies how to identify popular products made from corn that can credit towards the grain requirements in the child nutrition programs (CNPs).