Ontario organizations offering nutritious meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, December 23rd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
ONTARIO – For those that may be struggling financially, having consistent and healthy meals can make a major difference. For kids and adults enrolled in various support programs in Malheur County, two Ontario based organizations are offering nutritious meals as part of the Oregon Department of Education’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These organizations are:
- Giggles & Grace Early Learning Center
- 1260 SW 8th Ave, Ontario.
- (541) 889-6141
- Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery
- 780 SE 6th Street, Ontario.
- (541) 823-2526
For those unfamiliar with the program, the Oregon Department of Education gave the following summary in a recent press release:
“Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the CACFP ensures that infants, children, and adults enrolled in local programs receive nutritious meals. This year, approximately 570 centers and 1,164 child care providers across the state will be offering meals through the CACFP.”
More information can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/cacfp/Pages/Community%20Nutrition%20Programs.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
