Blessed Beginnings participates in the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP), a Federal program that plays a vital role in assuring the nutritional quality of meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults and making care more affordable for many low-income families.
Quality meals include diverse foods from all 5 food groups. Foods served will incorporate a variety of colors, flavors, textures, shapes, and sizes. Students may be introduced to new foods and are always encouraged to try a bite.
Breakfast
- Fruit or vegetable
- Bread or grains
- Milk
Lunch
- Meat or meat alternative
- Bread or grains
- Fruit and vegetable (Can offer 2 vegetables, but not 2 fruits)
- Milk
Snacks (Two of the five groups:)
- Meat or meat alternative
- Bread or grains
- Fruit or vegetable
- Milk
For more information, visit:
https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/cacfp/index