CACFP Regulations and Guidance

Grain-based desserts are disallowed in the new CACFP meal patterns. Animal crackers and graham crackers still allowed.

An update on taking food components offsite from the At-Risk Afterschool progam.

The updated meal pattern requirements regarding fruits and vegetables are outlined here.

A summary of changes to the meal pattern with an emphasis on changes to the infant meal pattern.

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.