CACFP Resources

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The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA/FNS) has a comprehensive listing of all the resources available through Team Nutrition for schools and child care facilities that participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Food Allergy Book (English) PDF Document

Food Allergy Book (Spanish) PDF Document

Eight Weeks of Cycle Menus Available! PDF Document

The cycle menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are designed using the "USDA Recipes for Child Care" resource. A great starter for centers and homes new to the CACFP, and for some new menu ideas. Menus meet the meal pattern requirements for 3-5 year olds and portion sizes can be adjusted for other age groups.

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs External Link

A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Family Child Care Providers in Oregon PDF Document

The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study PDF Document

Child Hunger Coalition External Link

National Food Service Management Institute Information and Resources for Child Nutrition Programs External Link

USDA's MyPlate External Link

USDA Recipes for Child Care

Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ kids’ web page
The Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ kids’ web page connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity experiences within the community. It provides kids with interactive learning and skill-building experiences in a virtual community setting. The web page encourages and motivates kids to make better lifestyle choices using kid-friendly entertaining techniques.

USDA Nutrition Education web links External Link

Feeding Infants: A Guide for Use in the Child Nutrition Programs External Link

Source: USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

Oregon Dairy Council External Link

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