About Nutrition Services

The Nutrition Services Division of Bright from the Start administers Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Happy Helpings, a Summer Food Service Program. These federal nutrition programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ensure that children and adults throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. These programs help alleviate hunger and malnutrition and address the negative effects that hunger and malnutrition have on an individual's health, educational development, and growth. The CACFP and the Happy Helpings help improve the overall nutritional status of many of Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens.

Other Nutrition Related Links

• National Association of Family Child Care
• National CACFP Program Forum

• Census Data

• Cultural and Ethnic Food and Nutrition Education Materials: A Resource List for Educators
• Food Research & Action Center
• National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI)
• United States Department of Agriculture-Food & Nutrition Services

• United States Department of Agriculture-Office of Inspector General
• United States Accountability Office

• Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Nutrition Contacts for Other States

• United States Department of Agriculture-Food Stamp & WIC Programs
• Georgia WIC Health Department

• Food Buying Guide-Child Nutrition Programs