C.F.R. » Title 7 » CHAPTER II—FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER A—CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS › PART 226—CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM › Subpart A—General

7 C.F.R. § 226.1

General purpose and scope

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This part announces the regulations under which the Secretary of Agriculture will carry out the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, authorizes assistance to States through grants-in-aid and other means to initiate, maintain, and expand nonprofit food service programs for children and adult participants in non-residential institutions which provide care. The Program is intended to provide aid to child and adult participants and family or group day care homes for provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired persons.

[81 FR 24377, Apr. 25, 2016]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2017–2026 · leading case: Partners in Nutrition's Appeal of Disapproval of Site Expansion in the CACFP Prog., 904 N.W.2d 223 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017).
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Partners in Nutrition's Appeal of Disapproval of Site Expansion in the CACFP Prog., 904 N.W.2d 223 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017). “7 C.F.R. § 226.1 (2016). Federal funds are disbursed to state agencies that are charged with accepting applications for participation and making reimbursement to approved institutions, which may be the facilities providing care or sponsoring organizations that provide meals or…”
J. McClain v. PA Dept. of Educ., No. 1656 C.D. 2017 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Jan. 3, 2019). · cites it 3× “§§ 1751 – 1769j; 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 . The Program “provide[s] aid to child and adult participants and family or group day care homes for provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of [its participants].”
Partners in Nutrition d/b/a Partners in Quality Care Appeal of MDE Decision Child & Adult Care Food Prog. December ..., 995 N.W.2d 631 (Minn. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× “” 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 (2023). “Federal funds are disbursed to state agencies that are charged with accepting applications for participation and making reimbursement to approved institutions, which may be the facilities providing care or sponsoring organizations that provide meals…”
Partners in Nutrition's Appeal of Disapproval of Site Expansion in the CACFP Prog., 896 N.W.2d 564 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017). “7 C.F.R. § 226.1 (2016). Federal funds are disbursed to state agencies that are charged with accepting applications for participation and making reimbursement to approved institutions, which may be the facilities providing care or sponsoring organizations that provide meals or…”
Miller v. Weber, No. 5:23-cv-00876 (W.D. Okla. Nov. 21, 2024). “But the USDA’s Rules for the CACFP are publicly available, see 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 et seq., and Plaintiff does not contend he requested or was unable to access any USDA rules.”
Indiana Dep't of Educ. v. Mt. Zions Loving Day Care Ministry, No. 25A-PL-291 (Ind. Ct. App. Oct. 30, 2025). “The USDA has Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 25A-PL-291 | October 30, 2025 Page 2 of 23 enacted regulations establishing program requirements, see 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 et seq., but the federal government leaves administration of the program to the states, which oversee the…”
El Bebe Day Care Ctr., Inc. v. Rhode Island Dep't of Elementary & Secondary Educ., No. 2024-0331-Appeal (R.I. May 21, 2026). “” 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 . The CACFP “is intended to provide aid to child and adult participants and family or group day care homes for provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of…”
Kosmic Kidz Outreach, Inc. v. Arkansas Dep't of Human Servs. & Cindy Gillespie, 2020 Ark. App. 567. “” 7 C.F.R. §§ 226.1 , 226.3, 226.4(a). States administering CACFP are charged with ensuring that participating institutions are administratively capable, financially viable, and possess internal controls to ensure program accountability.”
In re Butterfly Kisses Child Care Ctr., Inc. & Cindy Boyce, 2025 VT 46, 346 A.3d 873. “” 7 C.F.R. § 226.1 . AOE is responsible for administering the program in Vermont, facilitating its expansion in low-income and rural areas like the ones petitioners explained that they serve, and ensuring effective operation of the program by participating institutions.”
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