Policy
Taking Food Components Offsite in At-Risk
An update on taking food components offsite from the At-Risk Afterschool progam.
Read MoreVegetable and Fruit Requirements
The updated meal pattern requirements regarding fruits and vegetables are outlined here.
Read MoreQ&A on Updated Meal Pattern Requirements
A summary of changes to the meal pattern with an emphasis on changes to the infant meal pattern.
Read MoreFeeding Infants in CACFP
A summary of updated infant meal pattern requirements.
Read MoreOffer Versus Serve and Family Style Meals
Revised meal patterns have extended Offer Versus Serve into the adult day care and At-Risk Afterschool settings of the CACFP.
Read MoreValue of USDA Donated Foods for Audits
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.
Read MoreArea Eligibility in 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.
Read MorePurchasing Using Cooperative Agreements, Agents and Third-Party Services
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.
Read MoreGrain Requirements
An update on grain requirements and guidance on what constitutes whole grain-rich foods and grain-based desserts.
Read MoreFiscal Year Reporting Timeline and Table
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a new memo updating both the reporting timeline and table for this fiscal year.
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