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

"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 

"Beginning with the garden in the backyard, we teach children about the importance of cooking healthy meals. Learning about nutrition comes with understanding the process and sampling new foods. We work to make a healthy connection by also sharing menus and educational nutritional notes with the families."

Green Monkey Daycare 

"I love the CACFP because they mandate both the nutrition, education and visits that help contribute to quality child care."

Joy Parks, Family Home Child Care Provider 

"Nutrition is where it all starts for the day. You have to feel well to learn, work and play. Our YMCA chefs serve as the champions for child nutrition and value the CACFP."

Mercer County YMCA

"We are able to provide the families in our area with quality child care and at the same time provide the children with the food and nutrition they need in order to grow and develop because of the CACFP."

Community Action Head Start Program 

"What started with one kid saying, 'I’m hungry,' is now a sponsoring organization which served over  1,800 meals through the CACFP & SFSP. It’s important for us to prepare healthy foods and ensure access for all the kids in our community."

Kooking 4 Kids