• CACFP is a well-documented success. Research cites participation in CACFP as one of the major factors influencing quality care.
  • Research has demonstrated CACFP’s clear role in helping to assure good nutrition and high quality, affordable child care.
  • New research shows that CACFP reduces food insecurity, helping families protect children against hunger.
  • CACFP meals after school reduces food insecurity for children and teens that may not go home to an evening meal.