Exploring Child Nutrition Programs and Local Food Sources
Discover the diverse opportunities offered by Child Nutrition Programs like CACFP and Summer Food Service, along with insights into utilizing local food sources. Learn about the impact on children and the extensive reach of these programs in providing nutritious meals.
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Getting to Know School Markets Module 1: Optional Content
Beyond the Lunchroom Additional Child Nutrition Program Opportunities
Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program Photos: USDA 3 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Basics Who administers CACFP? Where are CACFP Meals Served? Child Care Centers Family Day Care Homes Afterschool Programs Emergency Shelters Adult Day Care Facilities Graphic: USDA 4 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) at a Glance CACFP by the Numbers: 4.8million children served each day $3.7 billion in federal spending each year Reimbursement Rates: $0.31 - $1.84 for breakfast $0.32 - $3.41 for lunch $0.08 - $0.94 for snack CACFP Meals: Same 5 components: milk, grain/bread, protein (meat or meat alternative), fruit, and vegetable. Fewer nutrition requirements (e.g. no vegetable sub-group requirements) Smaller portions Local and seasonal foods considered a best practice and encouraged by CACFP 5 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Local Foods in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Most frequently reported sources of local food in child care: Farmers Markets On-site or Community Gardens Individual Producers Distributors Grocery stores/retail outlets Photo: USDA 6 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Summer Food Service Program Basics Summer Food Service Program Sites: Schools Public Libraries Community Centers Churches Boys and Girls Clubs YMCAs Day Camps Farmers markets USDA FNS State Agency Sponsoring Organization Meal Site 7 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Summer Food Service Program at a Glance Summer Food Service Program by the Numbers: 2.4 million children served each day 47,463 participating sites $481 million dollars in federal spending Reimbursement Rates: $2.33 - $2.38 for breakfast $4.09 - $4.15 for lunch $0.96 - $0.98 for snack Summer Food Service Program Meals: 4 Meal Components Milk Vegetables and Fruits Grains/breads Meat/meat alternatives All components can be local! 8 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Local Foods in the Summer Food Service Program Summer Food Service Program Sponsors may purchase local food from a variety of sources, including: Direct from producers Distributors Food hubs Farmers markets Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) Photo: USDA 9 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Market Opportunities in CACFP and SFSP Broad range of sizes of programs and volume needs Operation through the summer Flexibility in modes of purchasing Family and community engagement Photos: USDA 10 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
Connecting with CACFP and SFSP Programs Child and Adult Care Food Program Find a site - CACFP Sponsors Association Find Sponsors - CACFP Sponsors Connect with your state agency: CACFP State Agency Contacts Summer Food Service Program: Find a site - Summer Meal Site Finder Connect with your state agency: SFSP State Agency Contacts 11 Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit
The Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producers Toolkit was developed in partnership by USDA Food and Nutrition Services, the National Center for Appropriate Technology, and the National Farm to School Network. Click to enter Facilitator s Name Click to enter Facilitator s Title Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX Email: www.xxxxxx.com
