U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. The CACFP meals and snacks served contribute to healthy growth and development of young and school aged children, and the health and wellness of older adults and disabled persons.
The CACFP in Hawai'i is administered by Hawai'i Child Nutrition Programs, the State Agency, that is housed in the Hawai'i Department of Education. Funding for the CACFP is provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Child Nutrition Programs.
The Hawai'i State Agency Website is https://hcnp.hawaii.gov/overview/cacfp/
