Contact Senator Schumer to Extend Waivers for the
Child and Adult Care Food Program
The CACFP is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.
For breakfast alone, this equates to a reimbursement reduction from $1.30 per child to $0.50 per child. Imagine feeding a child for 50 cents, given today's food costs! This will have devastating effects on families and providers suffering from food price inflation, rent increases, and child care staffing shortages.
The U.S. Senate has not moved to extend these waivers. As New Yorkers, we have been asked to urge Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to act.
Time is of the essence.
Congress is off on Monday, June 20 for the Juneteenth Celebration and recesses on Friday, June 24.
Call or email Sen. Schumer's staff member at
And/or sign on to this letter:
