A National Platform for the Child and Adult Care Food Program Community

Access to healthy meals and snacks for over 4.5 million children and adults

The National CACFP Association (NCA) has been the leading national organization for those who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) since 1986, providing education, information on legislation, regulation and advocacy issues, and resources to support the essential work of the CACFP community who ensure that every child has access to nutritious food year-round.

THE FOOD PROGRAM

CACFP Participation is an Indicator of Quality Care

The CACFP combats hunger and brings healthy foods to tables across the country for children in child care centers, homes, emergency shelters, and afterschool programs as well as adults in day care through this USDA federal reimbursement program. Children learn healthy eating habits from caregivers who recognize the importance of participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program as a way to help children grow and develop to their fullest potential. Receiving nutritious meals early in life, as well as being physically active, is critical to the establishment of positive lifelong habits.

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What Our Members Say

"One in five children in our service area are not getting the nutritious food they need. When kids don’t have what they need, emotional and learning needs suffer. We want to make sure no one is hungry. This program can be the difference."

Northern Illinois Food Bank