Expand the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to all 50 States

The Issue

The CACFP provides snacks and meals to 3 million children and seniors in daycare, homes, centers, and afterschool care; but 14 million children struggle with hunger in America daily. Currently, only 14 states receive aid for the programs that benefit "at-risk" children who only have consistent access to food through school. Because these children do not have access to food and proper nutrition, many do not even realize they are supposed to have three meals a day. Sign this petition to ensure that improvements are made and more children in "at-risk" areas receive the adequate nutrition they deserve and need. Please visit feedingamerica.org/hunger for more information.

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The Issue

The CACFP provides snacks and meals to 3 million children and seniors in daycare, homes, centers, and afterschool care; but 14 million children struggle with hunger in America daily. Currently, only 14 states receive aid for the programs that benefit "at-risk" children who only have consistent access to food through school. Because these children do not have access to food and proper nutrition, many do not even realize they are supposed to have three meals a day. Sign this petition to ensure that improvements are made and more children in "at-risk" areas receive the adequate nutrition they deserve and need. Please visit feedingamerica.org/hunger for more information.

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