The food program is not meant to cover the entire cost of the meals children are served. The point is to HELP providers with the costs so that they are more likely so serve healthy meals and ensure that they meet minimum requirements.

We serve organic whole foods, being on the food program allows me to spend the extra money to purchase organic apples over applesauce or canned fruit in syrup.

Lots and lots of parents will pay a few dollars more each week for daycare that includes whole foods rather than processed and organics...it makes a great selling point for your daycare!

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