Description:
Caring People Alliance is a sponsoring organization of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which is a federal program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care. This program plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care and making it more affordable for many low-income families. CACFP reimburses participating centers and day care homes for serving nutritious meals.
Ages:
Children age 12 and under
Migrant children age 15 and under
Functionally impaired adult participants
Adults age 60+ enrolled in an adult day care center
Youth up to age 18 in after school programs in needy areas
Locations:
Caring People Alliance - Central Office
1819 JFK Blvd., Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost:
Providers are reimbursed for two meals and one snack per child per day.
Referral:
Not necessary
Additional requirements:
Day care homes or centers must be in the Philadelphia area.
Program partners:
Pennsylvania Department of Education, United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
Contact information:
Bonita Taylor
Program Director
(215) 545-5230, ext. 230
btaylor@caringpeoplealliance.org
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