About us

A nonprofit built around providers.

For twenty years we’ve helped adult and childcare programs across the country deliver healthier meals and unlock the reimbursements they’ve earned.

Mission

Making it easy for care providers to serve nutritious, USDA-compliant meals so every child and adult is fed with dignity.

Vision

A future where every eligible provider has the support and confidence to participate in the CACFP, ensuring no child misses out on nutritious meals because the process feels overwhelming.

Values

Warmth, precision, and radical service. We measure ourselves by the on-time claim, the passed audit, the fed child.

Since 2019

Built by our community, for our community.

A Balanced Meal Food Program was founded on a simple belief: organizations that care for adults and children deserve a sponsor that is invested in their success not just their compliance.


As a Texas CACFP sponsor, we work with centers to help them provide nutritious meals while receiving reimbursement through the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Our approach is centered on education, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We know that directors and staff already balance countless responsibilities each day. That’s why we focus on simplifying the administrative side of CACFP while providing reliable support whenever questions arise.

Our approach

More Than a Sponsor. A Partner in Excellence.

At A Balanced Meal Food Program, we believe every nutritious meal served has the power to improve lives. Whether it’s helping a young child develop healthy habits or ensuring older adults receive balanced meals that support their well-being, nutrition is one of the most meaningful investments any care organization can make. Our purpose extends beyond administering the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We exist to strengthen the organizations that care for Texas communities by providing exceptional guidance, trusted expertise, and personalized service that empowers providers to succeed. We believe excellence isn’t achieved through regulations alone. It’s built through education, collaboration, innovation, and relationships founded on trust. Every organization we serve becomes part of a shared mission – to create healthier futures through quality nutrition and outstanding care.

At A Balanced Meal Food Program, we’re not simply participating in CACFP. We’re helping redefine what outstanding program sponsorship looks like.

Leadership

We strive to set the benchmark for excellence in CACFP sponsorship through knowledge, professionalism, and accountability.

Partnership

Success is built through collaboration. We work alongside providers, offering guidance that supports long-term growth rather than one-time solutions.

Nutrition

Balanced nutrition strengthens learning, wellness, independence, and quality of life for every participant we serve.

What Makes Us Different

Many sponsors focus primarily on compliance.

We believe success begins with relationships.


Our goal is to understand your organization, provide practical solutions, and help your team feel confident participating in CACFP. We measure our success by the positive experiences of the providers we serve and the healthier lives of the children and adults who benefit from nutritious meals every day.

Our Core Values

Service First

Every provider deserves timely, respectful, and dependable support.

Education Matters

Knowledge empowers organizations to operate successful nutrition programs.

Integrity Always

We believe transparency and accountability create lasting partnerships.

Community Impact

Every healthy meal contributes to stronger families, healthier adults, and more vibrant Texas communities.