Homeless Program

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Emergency shelters, which serve homeless children and their families, can participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP). Children 18 years or younger are automatically eligible for free meals. There are no application forms for families to fill out. All reimbursable meals must be served in a group setting.

General Information:

Menu Planning Tools:

Menu Evaluation Checklist

Manufacturers Product Analysis Sheet

MPAS Sample Letter of Request to the Manufacturer

Infant Feeding:

Meal Service Requirements:

Food Chart - Ages One and Up

Food Chart - Infants

Building for the Future:

Brochure

Poster - Required to be posted in facility

Misc Documents:

Appeal Procedure

Other Resources:

Child Care Nutrition Resource System
The Child Care Nutrition Resource System provides you with recipes, resources and information on preparing nutritious meals and food safety.
Team Nutrition
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.

Contacts

Lynne Reinoso (503) 947-5892
Child Nutrition Program - Program Mrg, Community Nutrition Programs