Posts Tagged ‘Sponsor’
Off-Site Monitoring in FY25
USDA has the authority to waive statutory or regulatory program requirements for Child Nutrition Programs. State Agencies can submit a 12(l) waiver application to USDA in order to allow for flexibilities, including off-site monitoring, in their state. In Fiscal Year 2025, at least nine States have applied and been approved for an off-site monitoring waiver.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Michelle Buchanan of CASEWV
Michelle Buchanan serves as the Food Program Director at the Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia, a sponsoring organization of 65 family child care homes. Learn about her journey in the CACFP!
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Denise Andrews of For the Children, Inc.
Denise Andrews is CEO and Director of For the Children, Inc. which is a sponsoring organization of family child care homes in Oklahoma. Learn about her journey in the CACFP!
Read MoreCentral Texas Food Bank
Most people think food banks only provide food boxes for those in need. However, food banks do so much more and may also sponsor one or more federal nutrition programs, such as the CACFP. While most CACFP sponsoring organizations are only responsible for the administration and oversight of the program at their sponsored sites, food banks often provide the meals for their sponsored sites as well. The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a great example.
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Food Banks
Most people think food banks only provide food boxes for those in need. However, food banks do so much more and may also sponsor one or more federal nutrition programs, such as the CACFP. While most CACFP sponsoring organizations are only responsible for the administration and oversight of the program at their sponsored sites, food banks often provide the meals for their sponsored sites as well. The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a great example.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Leah Penna with FP Assistance
Leah Penna is the President and Founder of FP Assistance, a sponsor of unaffiliated centers and afterschool sites across the state of Texas. Hear from Leah!
Read MoreAudit Threshold RaisedÂ
The audit threshold for federal awards was raised from $750,000 to $1 million. This means that sponsoring organizations who receive less than $1 million in CACFP reimbursement annually are not required to have an annual audit.
Read MoreStopping Food Insecurity in its Tracks
Hear from three outstanding CACFP sponsoring organizations about the work that they do with CACFP providers to ensure the children and adults in their care receive nutritious meals.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Lana Taylor with Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
Lana Taylor is the Executive Director of Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (BGCIN) that represents all Boys & Girls Club organizations across Indiana. Hear from Lana!
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Deborah Gillison-Wilson with Georgia Nutritional Services
Deborah Gillison-Wilson is the Founder and Executive Director of Georgia Nutritional Services which is a sponsoring organization of CACFP and SFSP across Georgia. They sponsor 165 child care centers, 32 family child care homes, 35 At-Risk Afterschool programs, 2 Adult day care centers, and around 17 SFSP sites. Hear from Deborah!
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