[Cacfp] Maine Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP) Unaffected by Anticipated Changes to SNAP

[Mank, Alissa M]

Dear CACFP Operators,

In response to questions from the field, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to assure you that its Child Nutrition Programs, including CACFP will continue to operate as usual, despite an anticipated reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits nationwide beginning November 1, 2025. These programs are not connected.

Existing program rules remain in effect; meals must be consumed on-site and in a congregate setting to ensure that participants receive the full benefit of these services.

For families seeking additional food support, please consider sharing The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Map<https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/food-assistance/tefap/countysearch.html>, organized by county, from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry.

With questions, please contact Jane McLucas, Maine DOE Director of Child Nutrition, at jane.mclucas at maine.gov<mailto:jane.mclucas at maine.gov>.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that Maine's children and adults in your care have access to nutritious meals every day!

The Maine CACFP Team
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