ODE Publishes List of Organizations Offering Nutritious Meals to Oregonians Through the Child & Adult Care Food Program

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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 list of centers and homes participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

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 670 centers and 1,190 family day care providers across the state will be offering meals through the CACFP.

The list of centers and homes that serve meals to participants are available on the Oregon Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program website under the Resources heading. The lists are refreshed weekly as new organizations join the CACFP.

Pricing Programs

Under the CACFP, centers that charge for meals are referred to as “pricing programs.” Free or reduced-price meals are available to children meeting the approved eligibility criteria at pricing program centers.

Each enrolled participant’s family household income determines the amount of money the center may charge for meals and the amount of money the USDA will reimburse to the center for the meals and snacks provided. The income eligibility guidelines listed below are used to determine the center’s reimbursement from USDA. Centers are enrolled individuals with households whose monthly income is at or below these levels receiving more reimbursement for the nutritious meals served to those participating.

Non-Pricing Programs

Under the CACFP, non-pricing programs and homes provide meals to all individuals enrolled at no charge.

Each enrolled participant’s family household income determines the amount of money the USDA will reimburse the center or home for the meals and snacks provided. The income eligibility guidelines listed below are used to determine the center’s reimbursement from USDA.  Centers and homes with enrolled individuals from households whose monthly income is at or below these levels receive more reimbursement for the nutritious meals served to those participating.

2025-2026 Income Eligibility Guidelines

Effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Participants who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or a Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) households are automatically eligible to receive free meals.  Adult Day Care participants who are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid Participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Reduced Price Meals

Participants may qualify for reduced price meals if the household falls at or below the limits on this chart:

Household Size Annual Monthly Twice Per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly
– 1 –   28,953     2,413       1,207        1,114      557
– 2 –   39,128     3,261        1,631        1,505      753
– 3 –   49,303     4,109        2,055        1,897       949
– 4 –   59,478     4,957        2,479         2,288    1,144
– 5 –   69,653     5,805        2,903         2,679    1,340
– 6 –   79,828      6,653        3,327         3,071   1,536
– 7 –   90,003      7,501         3,751         3,462   1,731
– 8 – 100,178      8,349         4,175         3,853    1,927
Each add’l household
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 10,175        848           424            392       196

Free Meals

Participants may qualify for free meals if the household income falls at or below the limits on this chart:

Household Size Annual Monthly  Twice Per Month  Every Two Weeks  Weekly
– 1 –  20,345      1,695                848                783         392
– 2 –  27,495      2,292            1,146            1,058         529
– 3 –  34,645      2,888            1,444            1,333         667
– 4 –  41,795      3,483            1,742            1,608         804
– 5 –  48,945      4,079            2,040            1,883         942
– 6 –  56,095      4,675            2,338            2,158     1,079
– 7 –  63,245      5,271            2,636            2,433     1,217
– 8 –  70,395      5,867            2,934            2,708     1,354
Each add’l household
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   7,150         596                298                275        138

 If you would like more information, or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor on the CACFP, please contact ode.communitynutrition@ode.oregon.gov.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or
  3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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