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CACFP Regulations & Guidance

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Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP

June 30, 2017

Grain-based desserts are disallowed in the new CACFP meal patterns. Animal crackers and graham crackers still allowed.

Accomodating Disabilities in the CACFP and SFSP

June 22, 2017

This is a summary of the Policy Memorandum on Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the CACFP and SFSP.

Taking Food Components Offsite in At-Risk

April 6, 2017

An update on taking food components offsite from the At-Risk Afterschool progam.

Vegetable and Fruit Requirements

March 23, 2017

The updated meal pattern requirements regarding fruits and vegetables are outlined here.

Q&A on Updated Meal Pattern Requirements

March 10, 2017

A summary of changes to the meal pattern with an emphasis on changes to the infant meal pattern.