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Child
and Adult Food Program (CACFP)
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- Open to children ages 0-18 in day care or after-school
programs
- Open to elders in adult day programs
- Your family income must be at or below 130% of poverty
for free meals OR at or below 185% of
poverty for reduced-price meals (see
charts below)
- Provides meals and snacks depending on how much of
the day children or elders spend at the program
How do I apply?
- Apply for your children or for elders at their after-school
or day program.
- Census areas with 50% or more of children eligible
for free/reduced-price school meals can serve free after-school
snacks to all children. No proof of income is needed.
Talk to your provider about taking advantage of this resource
if your area is eligible.
Family Size |
Monthly income at or below this amount
for FREE meals |
1 |
$1,062 |
2 |
$1,430 |
3 |
$2,167 |
4 |
$2,535 |
5 |
$2,904 |
6 |
$3,272 |
7 |
$3,640 |
8 |
$3,354 |
More than 8 |
Add $369 per person |
Family Size |
Monthly income at or below this amount
for REDUCED-PRICE meals |
1 |
$1,511 |
2 |
$2,035 |
3 |
$2,560 |
4 |
$3,084 |
5 |
$3,608 |
6 |
$4,132 |
7 |
$4,656 |
8 |
$5,180 |
More than 8 |
Add $525 per person |
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