The National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is celebrating March 11-17 as National Child and Adult Care Week. CACFP is a federally funded program by United States Department of Agriculture that provides meal reimbursements for serving nutritious meals to:
• Child care and adult care in-home daycares and centers
• Emergency shelters
• Child development homes
CACFP promotes:
• Improving diets of children and adults by providing nutritious meals
• Help children develop good eating habits that will last through the years
• Encourage daily physical activity
• Ensure the safe environment of state registered homes
• Support working families
Anyone who would like a list of CACFP providers in Adams, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties, may call Marlene Wyer at Union County Extension and Outreach Office, 500 E. Taylor St. Suite A, in Creston at 641-782-8426.
CACFP is equal to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.