1. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program & Child and Adult Care Food Program
Amanda, Anthony, Zipora, Darrid, Ryan

2. Mission of FFVP
Mission~ A pilot was completed to determine the best practices for increasing fruit (fresh and dried) and fresh vegetables consumption in schools.
*The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 added four more states, 10 schools in South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation, and 8 Schools in Arizona’s Tribal council.

3. How a consumer would benefit (FFVP)
Targets elementary schools.
Improve children's overall diet.
Help schools create a more healthy environment.
Increases children's fruit and vegetable consumption.
Helps fight childhood obesity by providing healthier food choices.

4. How can a consumer learn about the program (FFVP)or
The link can also be found on many other sites. (State education websites)
Mentioned on USDA social media outlets
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5. Information Provided on FFVP website
Food Safety
FFVP Resources
FFVP Policy
Regulations
History:
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act startec program in 2002 in 4 states and 1 Indian Tribal Organization
In ‘04 they added program to 4 more states
Now Nation-wide in selected schools, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, & Virgin Islands

6. FAQ Section and/or Current Events Section for FFVP
FFVP does not have a FAQ section but it does have a fact sheet that answers basic questions about the program. Top 3 questions;
What is the FFVP?
When did the FFVP become a national program?
Who may participate in the FFVP?
FFVP does not have a current events section

7. Mission of CACFP
Mission~ The CACFP provides aid to children and adult care institutions by supplying nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children. They also supply nutritious foods that aid adults and chronically impaired disabled persons.

8. How a consumer would benefit (CACFP)
Provider in…
A home
Daycare center
After school care program
Emergency care center

9. How can a consumer learn about the program (CACFP)or
3 twitter pages but not many followers
Mentioned on USDA social media outlets
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10. Some CACFP Facts
The CACFP help improve the quality day care and makes living affordable for low-income families
Provides 3.3 million children and 120,000 adults with nutritious meals and snacks daily
Administered to States through grants given by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Independent centers and sponsors are reimbursed for providing meals to enrolled children/adults that meet Federal nutritional guidelines

11. FAQ Section and/or Current Events Section for CACFP
The CACFP does not have a FAQ section but it does have a current news section. The current news section is not updated on a regular basis.

12. What We Learned FFVP CACFP
Provides provides webcasts, templates, presentations, and resources to help schools build a successful program
The program requirements are that the elementary schools have to submit the total number of enrolled students and the percentage eligable for free/reduced price meals, a certification of support for participation in the FFVP and a program implementation plan
CACFP
The program is found at at-risk afterschool care centers, adult day care centers, child care centers, day care homes and emergency centers.
USDA provides guidance, resources, best practices and training for CACFP centers and day care homes.