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Quarterly Policy Update: October 2025

In the last few months, there have been many actions by USDA, HHS, and Congress impacting Child Nutrition Programs. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!

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FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated

Back to Blog Back to Blog FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated September 29, 2025 USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2026. Why It Matters Census data and school data are the two primary sources that may be used to determine whether a site is area…

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HHS Invests $61.9 million to Support Nutrition in Head Start

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $61 million in funding to over 290 Head Start programs to support nutrition services. Recipients will implement their nutrition initiatives over the next year, but this investment will have a long-term impact on Head Start families.

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Happy, Healthy, Ready

Sesame Street for Military Families has launched new resources to encourage healthy habits through engaging and enjoyable activities.

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Follow and Stretch Brain Builders

There’s one word that likely comes to mind when you think of toddlers: WHY? Why is the sky blue? Why do we brush our teeth? Why do I have to go to sleep? Constantly asking “why?” is a sign your child’s brain is growing! They are curious and want to learn all about the world around them. Vroom can help you make the most of the whys through the Brain Building Basics of Follow and Stretch.

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Gluten-Free Diets

The gluten-free diet has generated a lot of attention in recent years, with some praising its benefits. However, for people who cannot eat gluten due to medical reasons, such as celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, this diet is not a choice but a necessity. Our Partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition defines gluten and how it affects certain individuals, lists foods containing gluten, identifies gluten-free foods, and reviews how to accommodate children who require a gluten-free diet.

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