Data Correction Note (02/08/2023): An issue was identified with this dataset affecting At Risk meal counts. We have resolved the issue. Please disregard At Risk data pulled before 02/08/2023. We apologize for the inconvenience.
About the Dataset
This data set contains claims information for
meal reimbursement for sites participating in CACFP as child centers for the program year 2022-2023. This includes Child Care Centers, At-Risk centers, Head Start sites, Outside School Hours sites, and Emergency Shelters . The CACFP program year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
This dataset only includes claims submitted by CACFP sites operating as child centers.Sites can participate in multiple CACFP sub-programs. Each record (row) represents monthly meals data for a single site and for a single CACFP center sub-program.
To filter data for a specific CACFP center Program, select "View Data" to open the Exploration Canvas filter tools. Select the program(s) of interest from the Program field. A filtering tutorial can be found HERE
For meals data on CACFP participants operating as Day Care Homes, Adult Day Care Centers, or child care centers for previous program years, please refer to the corresponding “Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP) – Meal Reimbursement” dataset for that sub-program available on the State of Texas Open Data Portal.
More information about accessing and working with TDA data on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found on the SquareMeals.org website on the
TDA Food and Nutrition Open Data page.
About Dataset Updates
TDA aims to post new program year data by December 15 of the active program year.
Participants have 60 days to file monthly reimbursement claims. Dataset updates will occur daily until 90 days after the close of the program year. After 90 days from the close of the program year, the dataset will be updated at six months and one year from the close of the program year before becoming archived. Archived datasets will remain published but will not be updated. Any data posted during the active program year is subject to change.
About the Agency
The Texas Department of Agriculture administers 12 U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition programs in Texas including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), and the summer meal programs. TDA’s Food and Nutrition division provides technical assistance and training resources to partners operating the programs and oversees the USDA reimbursements they receive to cover part of the cost associated with serving food in their facilities. By working to ensure these partners serve nutritious meals and snacks, the division adheres to its mission —
Feeding the Hungry and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.
For more information on these programs, please visit our
