About Nutrition Services

The Nutrition Services Division of Bright from the Start administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program. These federal nutrition programs, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensure eligible children and adults have access to nutritious meals and snacks.

The CACFP and Happy Helpings improves the overall nutritional status of Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens. These programs help alleviate hunger and malnutrition and address the negative effects on an individual's health, educational development, and growth.

Other Nutrition Related Links

Day Care Home Resources:

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

Eligibility:

• Census Data

General CACFP Information:

• Cultural and Ethnic Food and Nutrition Education Materials: A Resource List for Educators
• Food Research & Action Center
• Institute for Child Nutrition (ICN)
• United States Department of Agriculture - CACFP

Integrity:

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

Nutrition:

• Nutrition Contacts for Other States
• Eat Healthy with MyPlate.gov

Other Resources:

• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and
  SNAP-Ed Connection (USDA)
• Georgia WIC Health Department

Program Guidance & Handbooks & Flyers:

• Food Buying Guide-Child Nutrition Programs