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Nutrition Programs

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 at 8:31 AM

The Division of School and Community Nutrition provides technical assistance, training and reimbursement to some 1032 sponsors of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program for Children.

On the average day, some 231,182 breakfasts, 541,721 lunches, 2,478 suppers, and 50, 283 snacks are served to Kentucky children.

Public and private schools, residential child care institutions, for-profit and non-profit child care centers, family day care homes and local government and non-profit agencies play a vital role in the physical and mental development of our most precious resource: our children.

The role of the School and Community Nutrition division is to help sponsors provide the best, most nutritious meals to children.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).   USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides nutritious meals to child care centers, day care homes, and adult care centers. It gives young children a change to try many different types of foods and helps teach them how to choose foods that are good for them.    


 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFVP)
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. The FFVP also encourages schools to develop partnerships ... More


 

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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 101,000 public and non‐profit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provided nutritionally balanced, low‐cost or free lunches to more than 31 million children each school day in 2010.   In 1998, Congress expanded the ... More


 

Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP)
Bridging the gap when school is not in session, more than 1,000 sites in Kentucky provide almost 2 million breakfasts, lunches and snacks to Kentucky children annually through the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP).


For more information contact:

Deanna Tackett
500 Mero Street, 23rd Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-5625 x4929
deanna.tackett@education.ky.gov
Kindergarten with apples

Monticello Independent Kindergarten Class with apples provided by the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.  Students at Richardsville Elementary enjoy playing soccer.

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