ISBE publishes income guidelines for free/reduced meals in children’s institutions | Main stories
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Board of Education has released income eligibility guidelines for the Child and Adult Meal Program.
Participating child/adult day care facilities must provide free meals to qualified individuals in their care. Institutions participating in the program are reimbursed for the meals they provide.
ISBE said the CACFP initiative served 46 million meals last year.
“We are very proud to lead the CACFP program at ISBE, and we thank our many program sponsors who support the healthy growth and development of young children with nutrition and snacks,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala.
The Department of Aging administers the Illinois portion of the CACFP for adults.
Earnings guidelines for the program can be found below as well ISBE website.
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