Policy
Q&A Regarding Child Nutrition Program Oversight, Administration, and Reporting During COVID-19
This memo furthers answer questions regarding CNP oversight, administration and reporting during Covid-19.
Read MoreExpanded CACFP Meal Access for Young Adults in Emergency Shelters
CACFP meals served to young adults under the age of 25 in emergency shelters now eligible for reimbursement.
Read MoreChild Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: Q&A #2
FNS has released Q&As addressing questions regarding the implementation plan template, the payment calculation formula, and other topics.
Read MoreUSDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic
USDA has extended several waivers that allow all children throughout the country to continue to receive meals while school is out during the summer.
Read MoreP-EBT for Children in Child Care
Children under the age of 6 now eligible to receive benefits during child care closures.
Read MoreState Agency Guidance on CACFP Emergency Funds
State agencies have until February 25, 2021 to opt in and submit their application and implementation plan to FNS based on the guidance for the distribution of the CACFP Emergency Funds.
Read MoreUSDA Listening Session
Members of the CACFP Community were invited to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts about how USDA can help serve adults in the CACFP.
Read MoreCACFP Related Q&A
CACFP Q&A Policy Summary: On January 5, 2021, USDA released a Q&A that included questions directly referencing CACFP. Here is a quick summary; for full guidance read USDA MEMO SP 05-2021, CACFP 04-2021, SFSP 04-2021.
Read MoreEmergency Relief Open House
Members of the CACFP Community were invited to attend three open houses hosted by NCA to learn about the Emergency Relief package for CACFP that was included in the COVID-19 Relief Bill.
Read MoreCACFP Advocates for and Secures COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding
The incredible advocacy efforts during the last 10 months of the pandemic result in helping to secure emergency funding for CACFP sponsoring organizations and providers.
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