FDOH Pasco Encourages Eligible Organizations to Sign Up for the Child Care Food Program

Childcare centers, rec Centers, afterschool educational enrichments programs, homeless, runaway and domestic violence shelters can receive reimbursement for serving healthy meals and snacks

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Media Release | July 27, 2026
FDOH Pasco

Our Child Care Food Program helps eligible organizations provide nutritious meals and snacks that encourage healthy eating habits and support children’s growth, learning, and development.

Organizations that may qualify to participate include:

Childcare centers
Family day care homes
Recreational centers
Afterschool educational or enrichment programs
Domestic violence and homeless/runaway shelters

Through this program, participating organizations can receive reimbursement for serving healthy meals and snacks, helping ensure children have access to nutritious food while supporting their overall well-being.

Link: Child Care Food Program – Florida Department of Health

The Child Care Food Program also facilitates the Afterschool Meals and Homeless Children Nutrition programs. All three programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.