The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a reimbursement-based program available for licensed child care centers, registered family child care providers and before- and after-school care programs.
Tag: Child nutrition
New Jersey Households with Children are Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Census Household Pulse Survey helps provide a snapshot of key economic, health, nutrition, education and housing indicators for families.
ACNJ Quarterly eNews – Federal budget increases, Pre-K expansion and more
ACNJ and national partners enjoyed a successful winter in 2019. Read more about our milestones.
NJ lags nation in providing nutrition for young children
Just 67 percent of eligible NJ infants benefit from WIC, compared to 77 percent nationally. For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps), NJ also lags behind, reaching only 57 percent of young children, compare to 66 percent nationally.
NJ summer meals on the rise, report finds
We’re gaining on summertime hunger! Child participation is up 38%, reports Hunger Free New Jersey. Join us in spreading for word so parents and other caregivers know where to find meals this summer.
