CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM

EXPLORE OUR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM

The Adair County Family YMCA prepares and delivers healthy and satisfying meals to children in the community during the school year and the summer.

The Child Nutrition Program is organized and funded through two programs:

• The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during the school year
• The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during the summer months

During the summer, lunches, which have the same meal components as supper, are provided at some sites and a 3 part breakfast is provided at the YMCA.  Students eat their meals at one of our multiple serving sites where they are supervised by trained staff and have the opportunity to work on a supplied activity.

Program Overview

Target Age: Children and teens ages 3 to 18.

Cost: Completely free, with no paperwork required from the child.

Schedule & Operations

School Year: Operates under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), offering snacks and suppers where they are supervised by trained staff and have the opportunity to participate in provided activities.

Summer Months: Operates under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from May through August, serving multiple locations throughout the area. Summer sites often provide supervised games, reading, and physical activities alongside meals.

Grocery Support: Provides weekly or grocery packages covering multiple days of breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks when needed. The Child Nutrition Program serves multiple locations throughout the region, including Adair, Macon, Sullivan, Lewis, Scotland, Knox, and Schuyler counties.

Meal Nutrition Standards

Every meal is designed to be well-rounded and appealing to kids while adhering to nutrition guidelines.

• Produce: Fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Beverages: Choice of 1% white or chocolate milk.

Questions or Interested in Volunteering?

For questions about the Child Nutrition Program, serving locations, or volunteer opportunities, please contact:

Christina Pinkerton
Child Nutrition Director
Phone: 660-665-1922
Email: cpinkerton@adairymca.org