CACFP 12-2021 (262.52 KB)
| DATE: | June 7, 2021 | |
| MEMO CODE: | CACFP 12-2021 | |
| SUBJECT: | Reimbursement for Meals and Snacks Served to Young Adults in the Child and Adult Care Food Program—Questions and Answers | |
| TO: | Regional Directors Special Nutrition Programs All Regions | State Directors Child Nutrition Programs All States |
This memorandum includes questions and answers to provide clarification to state agencies, emergency shelters, and emergency shelters that operate at-risk after school care centers regarding meals and snacks served to young adults in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It addresses requirements of section 1107 of the American Rescue Plan Act, PL 117-2, which raise the age limit to allow emergency shelters and at-risk centers to claim CACFP reimbursement for providing meals and snacks to individuals under age 25. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued implementation guidance to state agencies, CACFP-08-2021, on April 9, 2021, https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/implementation-guidance-reimbursement-meals-and-snacks-young-adults.
FNS appreciates the exceptional effort of state agencies and local program operators working to meet the nutritional needs of children and adult participants during a challenging time. State agencies are reminded to distribute this memorandum to program operators immediately. Program operators should direct any questions concerning this guidance to their state agency. State agencies with questions should contact the appropriate FNS regional office.
Angela M. Kline
Director
Policy and Program Development Division