The "Traditional" Hassan Food Services CACFP
To qualify, a child or adult care center working with Hassan Food Services must meet the following criteria:
- For-profit centers must have at least 25% middle to lower income* children or adults (non-profit centers do not need to meet this requirement).
Religiously Exempt Centers in Virginia must be Subsidy Vendors to participate. - The center must be licensed (or Subsidy approved in Virginia).
The center can receive reimbursement for its food costs. The amount of the reimbursement is based on the center’s socio-economic make-up of its enrolled children (or senior adults). The center will be required to collect forms to determine its population.
Hassan Food Services Afterschool Meal Program
To qualify for Hassan Food Services, a site must meet the following criteria
- For-profit, non-profit, public, religiously exempt, licensed, or non-licensed after-school programs may participate.
- The site must be located in an “eligible area” where at least 50% of the center’s **Home School children participate in the National School Lunch Program in the Free and/or Reduced categories.
- The center must have regularly scheduled activities that include educational and/or enrichment activities.
This is a streamlined program designed for children 18 and under who come after school during the school year. The site receives the highest reimbursement for each afterschool meal served, regardless of their economic status. Income Eligibility forms are not necessary for this program. The meal and/or snack can be served anytime after school—even right when they arrive. The meal can be hot or cold, prepared on-site or delivered.
Hassan Food Services Summer Feeding Program
To qualify, a location for Hassan Food Services must be
- A place where children gather, such as churches, libraries, parks, summer programs, summer camps, etc.
Situated in an “eligible area” where at least 50% of the center’s Home School children participate in the National School Lunch Program in the Free and/or Reduced categories, or meet eligibility through census track data (Child Care Resources can help determine this); - Be within the designated food delivery area;
- Have access to the Internet.
This is a streamlined program designed to provide children 18 and under with nutritious meals during the summer months. Meals are delivered to the center for free, and Income Eligibility forms are not required for this program.
Food Option
Self-prep your own food
At Hassan Food Services, we handle everything for you. We source the finest ingredients, craft tailored menus, hire skilled chefs, and prepare the meals. With our comprehensive services, you maintain control over the quality and menu while ensuring your team is well-supported.
Have a Food-Vendor cater your food
Some programs find that Hassan Food Services is the best option for them, especially if there is limited access to kitchen facilities. Do you have a food vendor in mind already? Hassan Food Services can assist you in locating food vendors in your area.