The Arkansas Department of Agriculture provides reimbursement for well-balanced, nutritional meals that meet federal requirements when served to individuals enrolled in Child and Adult Care Feeding Programs (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
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The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a federally funded program that provides
reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults in
participating in care settings. The Department provides technical assistance, training, monitoring,
and claims processing in accordance with USDA regulations.
Child Care Centers
- CACFP provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served to children enrolled in licensed childcare centers, Head Start programs, and eligible afterschool care programs.
- Learn More: CACFP Independent Childcare Centers Handbook | Food and Nutrition Administration
Family Day Care Homes
- CACFP supports family day care home providers by reimbursing eligible meals and snacks served to children in care.
- Learn More: Family Day Care Homes Monitor Handbook | Food and Nutrition Administration
At-Risk Afterschool Meals
- Eligible organizations may receive reimbursement for meals and snacks served to children and teens participating in afterschool educational or enrichment programs.
- Learn More: CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Guide | Food and Nutrition Administration
Adult Day Care Centers
- CACFP assists adult day care centers with providing nutritious meals to functionally impaired adults and older adults in community-based care settings.
- Learn More: CACFP Adult Day Care Handbook | Food and Nutrition Administration
Summer Feeding Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program is a federally funded program that helps ensure children continue receiving nutritious meals when school is not in session during summer months and other approved school breaks. The Department provides training, technical assistance, monitoring, and reimbursement administration in accordance with USDA regulations.
- Learn More: Summer-Food-Service-Program-Administration-Guide
Resources
Map of Area Specialist- USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Summer Food Service Program | Food and Nutrition Administration
- Guidance for Management Plans and Budgets | Food and Nutrition Administration
- Serious Deficiency, Suspension, & Appeals for State Agencies and Sponsoring Organizations | Food and Nutrition Administration
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