Business Details
Trusted CACFP Sponsor Supporting Child Nutrition in North Carolina
We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to preventing childhood hunger and improving children's nutritional health. Our mission focuses on supporting childcare providers through federal funding programs like the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which enables us to serve over 50,000 meals daily to 18,000+ children across North Carolina. We specialize in streamlining program qualification, providing compliance training, and ensuring accurate reimbursement processes for childcare centers, residential programs, and community organizations.Our team offers direct deposit services, online document management, and comprehensive resources to maintain federal standards while prioritizing accessibility for underserved populations. With decades of experience in child nutrition advocacy, we combine operational expertise with community partnerships to reduce food insecurity and enhance care quality.
Services
CACFP Sponsorship
Meal Reimbursement Processing
Compliance Training
Online Document Management
Healthy Food Training
Highlights and features
- We serve over 50,000 meals daily to 18,000+ children across North Carolina.
- Our team provides individualized on-site training for childcare providers.
- We handle complex CACFP applications and renewal processes for providers.
- We offer online document storage meeting federal compliance requirements.
- Our staff provides direct deposit services at no cost to participating homes.
Services
CACFP Sponsorship
We sponsor the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in North Carolina, providing funding to childcare centers, residential programs, and community organizations. Our services ensure providers meet nutritional standards while receiving reimbursements for meals served to children. This program reduces food insecurity by supporting affordable, high-quality childcare through structured meal programs.
Meal Reimbursement Processing
We file monthly CACFP claims on behalf of providers and accept financial responsibility for accuracy. Our team manages electronic claiming for homes at no cost, ensuring timely reimbursements while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for seamless financial operations.
Compliance Training
We offer online and in-person training to childcare providers on CACFP requirements, including meal planning, record-keeping, and licensing standards. Our resources ensure providers meet federal guidelines while improving program efficiency and nutritional outcomes for children in their care.
Online Document Management
We provide secure online storage for CACFP documentation, meeting federal requirements for record retention. Providers access printable forms, fillable templates, and compliance resources through our portal, streamlining administrative tasks and reducing paperwork burdens.
Healthy Food Training
We deliver training on healthy meal practices for providers and parents, promoting long-term nutritional education. Our resources include guidelines for balanced menus, food safety protocols, and strategies to engage children in healthy eating habits within childcare settings.
Questions
What childcare programs qualify for CACFP funding?
Childcare centers, residential programs, homeless shelters, YMCAs, and church-based programs in North Carolina can qualify for CACFP funding through our sponsorship.
How do providers apply for meal reimbursement?
We handle the entire application and renewal process, qualifying providers quickly for CACFP reimbursement without complex paperwork or delays.
Do you offer training for new childcare providers?
Yes, we provide online courses and on-site individual training to meet licensing standards, ensuring providers understand CACFP compliance requirements.
What areas do you serve?
We operate statewide in North Carolina, supporting childcare providers in urban and rural communities through CACFP-sponsored programs.
Can I donate to support your mission?
Yes, donations help us expand meal access to underserved children. Visit our website to contribute to initiatives combating childhood hunger in North Carolina.
Reviews (1)
Eva Haley
Oct 20, 2013
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I appreciate that there is always someone to answer any questions regarding the nutrition should have. Also information is always available for parents to examine how the program works.Nutrition for kids has always been a priority for me and with the Nutrition Program backing me up and keeping me informed of old and new, i really enjoy it. The staff is another wonderful part of the program. Always caring and always helpful. Have been with this program for over 30+ years. Thanks for everything!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!
