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USDA CACFP Crediting Handbook (March 2026)

The handbook has been rewritten to align with current USDA policy wording and make it easier to use, nothing else has changed. Specifically, there are

  • No changes to CACFP meal pattern requirements
  • No new policy tied to the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • Regulations remain unchanged

What’s New in the 2026 Revision? 

The update focuses on usability. The goal is faster, clearer decision-making without having to interpret dense policy language.

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