USDA recently revised the CACFP meal patterns to ensure children and adults have access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the day. Under the updated child and adult meal patterns, meals served will include a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. The changes made to the meal patterns are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, scientific recommendations from the National Academy of Medicine, and stakeholder input. CACFP centers and daycare homes must comply with the updated meal patterns by October 1, 2017.

Product Lists

With the exception of  the cereal and yogurt lists, the others follow the National School Lunch Program guidelines and therefore, all of the products may not be allowed according to the CACFP guidelines. Please understand national and state guidance when making your item selections.