MDC Child Care Food Program

05/09/2025

Today is and we couldn't let the day go by without letting you know how grateful we are for you and the important work you do! Happy Provider Appreciation day!

04/10/2025

Is everyone ready for this? 😃

Discover essential strategies for childcare providers to comply with the new added sugar limits for breakfast cereals and yogurts.

04/07/2025

We are looking for ideas or suggestions of cooking tools or utensils that would help you with food prep while following the CACFP guidelines. Please comment and let us know what items you have always thought would make food prep easier for you. We look forward to seeing all of your great ideas and suggestions.

01/30/2025

UPDATE: The memorandum has been rescinded.

President Trump's recent memorandum has raised concerns about federal funding, including its impact on child nutrition programs. While there are still many unanswered questions, we are actively monitoring the situation and believe child nutrition programs will continue to be funded. At the National CACFP Association, our commitment remains the same - to advocate for and support those who rely on child nutrition programs. We will continue to share updates as we learn more. Stay informed by checking our blog for recent developments at the link in our comments.

02/08/2024

Good tips to help you purchase the most nutritious foods!

We often hear about the importance of making healthy food choices, but how do Americans define a “healthy food”? And how much of an influence does healthfulness have when we…

11/09/2023

Let your representatives know how important the future of child nutrition is!

Take Action now and ask your House Representative to co-sponsor the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act of 2023! This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) to:Allow...

10/13/2023

Research Brief: Family Child Care Providers need more funding to provide healthy meals in .

Read the brief here: https://bit.ly/46ji3av
Advocate here: https://bit.ly/3rO5F30
Join us on Monday here: https://bit.ly/CACFP23

10/13/2023

Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for health, growth and development. Check out the results of this study on and low-income child health, development and food security. Read more at cacfp.org/cacfp-associated-with-food-security-for-young-children

10/13/2023

Meal Pattern Reminder: All five CACFP food components (fruits, vegetables, grains, meat/meat alternates, fluid milk) must be served at lunch and supper, but only two are required for snack.

06/26/2022

President Biden signed into law the Keep Kids Fed Bill yesterday. This Bill makes it possible to continue paying Tier 1 rates to all daycare home providers for another year and increases the rate of reimbursement an additional 10 cents per meal for all. This is wonderful news for all of our daycare providers and the CACFP community!!!

05/21/2022

Check your cupboards!

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter. If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. Don’t eat it.
https://bit.ly/3wyy10J

05/13/2022

This is a good reference to use for what foods are allowed and serving sizes. Download it today!

The Crediting Handbook for the CACFP was updated.

This handbook is a supplementary resource to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs and contains additional information on creditable foods served in childcare centers.

https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/cacfp-crediting-handbook.pdf