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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:
  • Institute for Child Nutrition (ICN)
  • United States Department of Agriculture-Food & Nutrition Services
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
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