Benefits of the USDA FoodCare Program

Children in your care will:
    - Receive nutritious meals and snacks according to USDA requirements
    - Develop good eating habits
    - Learn to eat a variety of nutritious foods

Parents will:
    - Be assured their children are receiving nutritious meals
    - Not be asked to incur the expense of meal reimbursement

Providers will:
    - Receive money to help offset the cost of food
    - Enhance their professional skills through free program and       nutrition training
    - Have the availability of NDC staff for technical support and       assistance

Here’s how easy the program works:
You will be reimbursed money to assist in covering the cost of the food you provide in serving nutritious meals and snacks to day care children. All it takes is a few minutes per day to record your menus and meal counts. You will be provided with assistance and advice whenever you may need it!

 How to Enroll in the USDA FoodCare Program?