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The USDA\u2019s Child and Adult Food Care Program, (CACFP), provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults living in a variety of settings. Children who live at home, who are in preschool, who attend childcare centers, who participate in after-school programs and who live in shelters, benefit from the program. CACFP also provides healthy food to homebound adults and those living in adult care facilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 1968, as a special pilot program known as the Special Food Service Program for Children, CACFP now serves nearly 5 million adults and children across the nation every day. Centers and sponsoring organizations receive cash reimbursement for serving meals and snacks to participants whose incomes are below 185% of the poverty level.<\/span><\/p>\n

CACFP Week is observed in March, which is a\u00a0<\/span>National Nutrition Month\u00ae, an annual observance to promote nutritious food choices and encourage people to develop healthful eating and physical activity habits.\u202f<\/span>This year, CACFP Week will be observed March 10-16, 2024.<\/span>\u00a0This year\u2019s theme is \u201cEating the Rainbow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1968, Congress amended the National School Lunch Act to reach children in childcare programs. Throughout the CACFP\u2019s more than 50-year history, the program has continued to update its nutrition standards in conjunction with the USDA meal patterns and dietary guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

In celebration of the impact CACFP operators make in their communities, the nutrition programs at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), with the support of community partners, are hosting a week full of virtual events specifically for program operators. These events, along with a social media campaign are intended to promote and recognize the integral role the CACFP plays in supporting the health and wellbeing of all Virginians.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

VDH and VDOE, along with their community partners will be posting to social media using #VACACFP, @CACFPVirginia and @VDOESNP. Follow VACACFP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To find more information about CACFP Week activities, visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/child-and-adult-care-food-program\/cacfp-week-coming-soon\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a list of participating CACFP organizations committed to providing nutritious meals or for more information, please visit\u00a0<\/span>Child and Adult Care Food Program<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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