Child Nutrition Programs

A Journey Through the History of Child Nutrition Programs

This 15-minute video gives a nostalgic overview of the federally funded child nutrition programs from the days before World War II through 2006. The video features photographs and images from resources in the National Food Service Management Institute's (NFSMI) Child Nutrition Archive collections and USDA resources.

Memos and Related News

Find the latest news and archives related to the Child Nutrition Programs.

Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

CACFP Training Center

• Child Care Centers
• Afterschool At-Risk Meals & Snacks Program
• Adult Day Care Centers
• Homeless Emergency Shelters
• Family Day Care Homes

Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Program

• Farm to School
• School Gardens

School Nutrition Programs (SNP)

• SNP Training Center
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• School Breakfast Programs (SBP)
• After School Snacks
• Seamless Summer Option
• Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
• Special Milk Program
• USDA Foods

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

• SFSP Training Center
• SFSP Regulations and Guidance Manuals
• Program Information
• Enhancing Your Program

USDA Foods

• Program Information
• Diversion/Processing
• DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
• Unprocessed Fruit and Vegetable Pilot