Child Care Food Program
Where Healthy Eating Becomes a Habit
(802) 479-0681 or 1 (866)-479-0688
Visit the web site for the
Central Vermont
Community Action Council
About the Child Care Food Program
Congress created the Child Care Food Program in response to the need for sound nutrition for children. The ultimate goal of the CCFP is to serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet the minimum daily meal pattern requirements and are appealing to children. The meal pattern requirements assure that the meals are well balanced and supply the kinds and amounts of foods that children require to help meet their energy nutrient needs.
Why is CCFP Important?
CCFP plays a vital role in improving the quality of child care and making it more affordable for many low-income families. CCFP provides nutritious meals to more than 2,100 children daily who receive day care outside of their home.
Everyone Wins with CCFP
Providers contribute to high quality child care when they serve nutritious meals to children through CCFP. Children who are well-nurished are sick less often, learn more effectively, and behave better. Parents are happy to know their children are getting the right foods they need to develop and learn.
"I've had my daycare for eight years. The food program has definitely been an asset to my program. The parents love that they don't need to worry about packing lunches but they know their children are eating well balanced, healthy meals. The paperwork takes no time at all to fill out because they offer the online program" - Provider in Barre