In an effort to more effectively meet the nutritional needs of its members, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the California Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Each day, children will receive a free healthy snack to help them develop life-long healthy eating habits. This program will be in effect at the Santa Paula Clubhouse, 1400 E. Harvard Blvd., and at the Fillmore Clubhouse, 565 E. First Street.

Each daily snack must follow basic health guidelines of what is needed by children ages 6 to 12. The rules call for 8 ounces of milk, one ounce of a meat or a meat alternative, 3/4 of a cup of fruit or vegetable juice or one serving of grains or breads. Two of those four food groups must be included in every after-school snack. The program will begin August 24, 2011.

The CACFP is a federal and state-funded program that gives financial aid to child care centers, adult day centers and day care homes to provide nutritious, well-balanced meals.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.