Dear Program Operator,

On May 14, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released policy memorandum CACFP 10-2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs.

This memorandum provides notice to Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operators regarding the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 (Public Law 119-4), the 2025 Appropriations Act, that went into effect on March 15, 2025. 

The 2025 Appropriations Act extends the 2024 provision that prohibits using federal funds to procure raw or processed poultry or seafood products that are imported into the United States from the People’s Republic of China. The prohibition remains in effect through September 30, 2025.

Per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-42), Section 747 of Division B, it is the program operator’s responsibility to ensure the country of origin for all nondomestic raw or processed poultry or seafood products, whether purchased directly by the program operator or on their behalf. 

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the Community Procurement Unit by email at ProcurementCACFP@dss.ca.gov.
 

Thank you,

Child and Adult Care Food Program Branch
Family Engagement and Empowerment Division
California Department of Social Services