WASHINGTON, December 3, 2017 — Tis the season to highlight the public nutrition programs that are critical to keeping low-income children and families from going hungry. Six essential programs provide a consistent source of nutrition to help ensure that children and their families are happy, healthy, and hunger-free.
WASHINGTON, September 28, 2017 — Starting October 1, 2017, all child and adult care centers and child care homes receiving federal funds from CACFP must implement new nutrition standards that include a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. The new standards also encourage breastfeeding, and better align with WIC and other child nutrition programs, such as school breakfast and lunch.
