Child Nutrition for Child Care Providers

At Catholic Charities, we understand how important a nutritious meal is to a growing child’s development. That is why our nutrition specialists help promote healthy eating habits and good nutrition by monitoring and reimbursing child care providers for preparing meals that meet USDA guidelines.

Providers are given a two-hour training when they enroll. The Catholic Charities nutrition staff visit three times per year to offer guidance, support, and oversight.

The Catholic Charities nutrition program is free and open to all licensed childcare providers in Yakima, Kittitas, Benton, Franklin, Klickitat, Clark, Skamania, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Adams, Cowlitz, Columbia, Spokane and Walla Walla Counties.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement: 

“In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. OSPI Child Nutrition Services December 2021. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”