Key Points
- The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating childcare centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.
- CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over age 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities.
- CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of children and adults in the United States.
FIM Opportunities
- CACFP could complement Food Is Medicine programs for eligible children and adults
- Programs delivering Food Is Medicine can refer eligible participants to CACFP operators.
