More than 1 in 4 children in Central Texas is food insecure. The national average is slightly higher than 1 in 5. Some of these children may experience hunger directly, but they all are experiencing the negative health consequences of living in a household where food insecurity exists.

           The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over the age of 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities. CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children and adults in the United States. Know your limits Nonprofits values the CACFP programs goals & efforts & we will continue to align our mission, vision and values when serving our communities.