Stories

Genia Boutwell manages the CACFP meals served through the Poarch Creek Indians Boys & Girls Club, and she’s a champion for child nutrition.

Wendi Huntley is the president of Connecting Kids to Meals in Toledo, Ohio where one out of every four kids faces hunger.

Edelina Lane has executed the CACFP with distinction and success since starting her childcare business in 2010.

North Iowa Community Action, the CACFP sponsor for nine counties across Iowa, pulled together during the pandemic to maintain food service.

Andre Laranang at Daybreak Star Preschool serves meals with indigenous roots and supports many culturally responsive practices in the CACFP.

Heather Faulkner cares for her community, and she inspires others to do the same. These attributes especially shone during the pandemic.

Rachelle Wuellner, food service coordinator at Bunker Hill CUSD8, is a child nutrition superhero–making sure all students are fed with flair.

Candy Cane’s Learning Centers have leveraged the CACFP to provide nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of children in the Cook County community.

National CACFP Sponsors Association recognizes Victor Valley USD’s efforts to feed their community during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.

Fausat Rahman-Davies is on a mission to improve child nutrition in Rialto through her work with the CACFP and her pandemic innovation.