The Child Care Food Program was established in 1968 in response to the need to provide adequate nutrition to a growing number of children in day care. In 1988, eligible adults were included in the program which is now referred to as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Good nutrition, the development of desirable eating habits and learning about food choices are vital building blocks for young children. Provisions must be made to ensure that these building blocks are in place in order to promote good health throughout life.

The goal of the Child and Adult Care Food Program is to see that well balanced meals are served and that good eating habits are taught in child care settings. The CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children in child care centers, family day care homes, and outside-school-hours centers.The CACFP serves 380,480 meals and snacks annually to 16 sites on Fort Campbell. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in physical and mental development, which is why the CACFP strives to provide the best, most nutritious meals and snacks for children at Fort Campbell.