The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is a sponsor of the USDA Child Care Food Program for registered Family or Group Home Day Care or DHS-listed Providers in Lane County. This is a federal program which reimburses Family Day Care providers for part of the cost of meals served to children in their care. The program will also reimburse for meals served to the providers' own children while other children are in care if the provider meets income guidelines. It is funded by the
United States Department of Agriculture through the Oregon Department of Education

The goals of the program are to assure that well balanced, nutritious meals are served to children, and to help children learn to eat a variety of foods as part of a balanced diet. The Child Care Food Program has been sponsored by the American Red Cross in Lane County since 1984 and in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties since 2006.

Benefits of the Child Care Food Program

Reimbursement for up to three meal services per day, per child.
Training in nutrition during home visits throughout the year.
Monthly newsletter to inform providers of child care issues and to share nutritious recipes and activities for children.
Help with menu planning
Lending library
Annual training that may count toward CCD-required hours




To Join the Child Care Food Program

You make an appointment with the Child Care Food Program at CCFP or by calling 607-5065 and asking for the Child Care Food Program. One of our staff will set up a convenient time to come to your home and explain the program. There is never a fee for any of our services.

To participate in the Child Care Food Program you must be an Oregon registered or certified Family or Group Home Day Care or DHS-listed Provider.

For information on becoming registered and for resources and referrals click on the links below for your county, or call the Red Cross at: (541) 344-5244. Residents outside the Eugene/Sprinfield Area may reach us via our toll free number: (866) 424-1957.

Lane County

Linn and Benton County

Lincoln County

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To view and print forms used by the USDA Child Care Food Program, click on Child Care Food Program Forms