CNP CIL child and adult care

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $2,181,069 to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education on October 1, 2025, under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CFDA 10.558) for the period ending September 30, 2026. The award funds reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks provided to eligible children and adults enrolled in participating child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters across Massachusetts.

The recipient administers the program in partnership with the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, distributing funds to sponsoring organizations, centers, and day care homes for meal provision and related administrative expenses. The program operates statewide, with place of performance in Massachusetts.

The award passes through to 71 documented sub-recipients delivering food services and meal programs under the CACFP framework. Named sub-recipients include nonprofit organizations (East Boston Social Centers, United South End Settlements, Community Action Pioneer Valley), municipal entities (City of Springfield, City of Worcester, City of Brockton, City of New Bedford, City of Lowell, City of Lynn, City of Chelsea), Head Start and early education programs (Making Opportunity Count Inc., Communities United Inc., Self Help Inc., Community Day Care Center of Lawrence), adult day health care centers (Rainbow Adhc centers operating in multiple locations, Sarah's Place Adult Day Health Center, Evergreen Adult Day Health Center), and smaller child care and nutrition service providers. All sub-awards are dated July 31, 2026, or July 17, 2026.