Child and Adult Care Food Program eligibility guidelines revised
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set new income eligibility guidelines to participate in free or reduced-price meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2022-23.
The CACFP provides meals and snacks for those attending childcare centers, daycare homes, Head Start programs, adult day cares, homeless shelters and afterschool programs, according to a press release. The program also works to establish positive eating habits at early stages of development; reduces future healthcare and education costs by encouraging proper early development; and provides training and support of local center personnel.
Income Guidelines for Free/Reduced Price Meals Effective
July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
| Family Size | Free Meals | Reduced-Price Meals | ||
| Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | |
|
1 |
$1,473 |
$17,667 |
$2,096 |
$25,142 |
|
2 |
$1,984 |
$23,803 |
$2,823 |
$33,874 |
|
3 |
$2,495 |
$29,939 |
$3,551 |
$42,606 |
|
4 |
$3,007 |
$36,075 |
$4,279 |
$51,338 |
|
5 |
$3,518 |
$42,211 |
$5,006 |
$60,070 |
|
6 |
$4,029 |
$48,347 |
$5,734 |
$68,802 |
|
7 |
$4,541 |
$54,483 |
$6,462 |
$77,534 |
|
8 |
$5,052 |
$60,619 |
$7,189 |
$86,266 |
|
For each additional family member add: |
$512 | $6,136 | $728 | $8,732 |
The program is federally funded through the USDA and is administered by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of School and Community Nutrition.
