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Child Nutrition Policy Memos
2017-2018

Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs

Guide:
Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs covers procurement basics, defining local, where to find local products, and the variety of ways schools can purchase locally in accordance with regulations. This version incorporates information about micro-purchases, buying local foods for child care and summer meal programs and more real-world examples. Check out the guide for sample solicitation language, detailed geographic preference examples and helpful resources.
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Policy

Local Foods and Related Activities in Summer Meal Programs (SP07_SFSP07-2016) This memo provides guidance on the incorporation of local foods and nutrition and agriculture-based activities into Summer Meal Programs. A growing body of research demonstrates several positive impacts of serving local foods and providing food education through Child Nutrition Programs, including increased participation and engagement in meal programs, consumption of healthier options, and support of local economies. Published November 12, 2015.
Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs(SP01_CACFP01_SFSP01-2016) We’ve received a variety of questions related to purchasing local meat products and this memo outlines the food safety requirements for purchasing and serving poultry, livestock, game and eggs in child nutrition programs. Published October 22, 2015.
Child Nutrition Programs and Traditional Foods (TA01-2015) Through this memo USDA reinforces that many traditional foods can contribute towards reimbursable meals in CNPs. Published July 15, 2015.
Use of State Administrative Expense (SAE) Funds and State Administrative Funds (SAF) for Farm to School Related Expenses (SP28-2015) This memo clarifies and highlights the uses of State Administrative Expense (SAE) funds, both as initially allocated and when reallocated, and State Administrative Funds (SAF) for State-level coordination of farm to school activities related to the administration of the Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs). Published March 13, 2015.
Local Foods in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP11-2015) This memo provides guidance on the incorporation of local foods and agriculture-based curriculum in early childhood education and care settings. Published March 13, 2015.
Farm to School and School Garden Expenses (SP06-2015) This memo clarifies the flexibility schools have in spending funds on school garden and farm to school efforts. Published November 12, 2014.

USDA Community Food Systems

Streamlining CACFP

Reports

2015: Reducing Paperwork in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Recommendations of the Paperwork Reduction Work Group to Congress, USDA, and States

2007: Child and Adult Care Food Program Paperwork Reduction Work Group Final Report
Ideas for prioritizing reducing paperwork in applications, oversight, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting

Policy Guidance

CACFP 10-2018: Conducting Five-Day Reconciliation in the CACFP, with Questions and Answers
CACFP 17-2017: Documenting Meals in the CACFP
CACFP 03-2014 : Available Flexibilities for CACFP At-risk Sponsors and Centers Transitioning to Summer Food Service Program
CACFP 15-2013 : Existing Flexibilities
CACFP 14-2013 : Monitoring of Licensing Requirements
CACFP 13-2013 : Health and Safety in the CACFP
CACFP 12-2013 : Transitioning from the Summer Food Service Program to the CACFP At-risk Afterschool Meals
CACFP 11-2013 : Questions and Answers Regarding the Participation of Head Start Programs in Child Nutrition Programs
CACFP 09-2013 : Additional State Requirements in the CACFP
CACFP 19-2011 : Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: CACFP Applications
CACFP 05-2008: Sharing Income Eligibility Information Between Child Nutrition Programs
CACFP 01-2008 : Facility Applications and Agreements in the CACFP
CACFP 11-2007 : Accommodations for Non-Traditional Program Operators
CACFP 09-2007 : Electronic Record and Reporting Systems
CACFP 07-2007 : Update on Electronic Transactions in the Child Nutrition Programs
CACFP 05-2007 : Additional State Agency Requirements
CACFP 02-2007 : Paperwork Reduction in the CACFP

CACFP Meal Pattern Implementation Library

FRAC Customizable CACFP Fact Sheet

CACFP Fact Sheet

C.H.O.I.C.E Toolkit & Self- Assessment

Worlds Best Child Care Provider Certificate_
Good Nutrition Pays

Add Color with Fruits and Vegetables Booklet From the American Heart Association

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Adult and Senior Nutrition Programs

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Learn about SFMNP, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible seniors through farmers markets and roadside stands. See also:

SFMNP State Contacts
SFMNP Fact Sheet(link is external)[PDF|87 KB]

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

Nutrition Services Older Americans
Older Ameicans Nutrition Fact Sheet

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CACFP Manuals

Adult Day Care Handbook

At Risk/Afterschool Handbook

At Risk/Afterschool Meals Guide

Family Day Care Home Monitor Handbook

Monitoring Handbook for State Agencies

Independent Child Care Centers Handbook

CACFP Serious Deficiency Handbook

CACFP Crediting Handbook

Food Buying Guide

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