5/4/26 C.A.R.E. - Child and Adult Care Food Program Newsletter

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 05/06/2026 09:35 AM PDT

Child and Adult Care Food Program C.A.R.E.: Week of May 4, 2026

Update: School Year (SY) 2026–27 Income Eligibility Guidelines Now Available!
Update: Recruiting CACFP Advisory Council Members
Update: New OSPI CACFP Specialist
Important Dates to Remember

Update: School Year (SY) 2026–27 Income Eligibility Guidelines Now Available!

Annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 are now available.

2026-27 Income Guidelines

These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program, Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Summer-EBT (SUN Bucks).

Update: Recruiting CACFP Advisory Council Members

The CACFP Advisory Council is a voluntary group, comprised of a diverse group of sponsors from different geographic regions, organizational sizes, and CACFP programs operated (Child care, At Risk, Family Day Care Home, Emergency Shelters and Adult Care). The advisory council provides a forum for collaboration and understanding between OSPI and sponsors of the CACFP.

Upcoming Trainings

Nutrition 201

This training is intended for experienced independent or multi-site sponsors operating child care centers or At-Risk Afterschool Programs to deepen their understanding of CACFP requirements and practices

Spokane | June 3

Interested? Contact your program specialist

Interested? Complete this interest form by Friday, June 12.

Questions? Please email CACFP@K12.wa.us.

Update: New OSPI CACFP Specialist

Jackie Zuniga joins the CACFP team as an Administrative Program Specialist based out of Pullman. Jackie attended Central Washington University, earning a degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Spanish. Jackie has a deep appreciation for culture, language, and community.

Important Dates to Remember

May 15

Claims due in WINS by 2 pm

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