Plan the Week's Menus
in 15 Minutes
CACFP & SFSP menu planning with meal-pattern checks, PFS lookup for 2,200+ products, and review-ready production records. Your state agency still has final say — CrEATe helps you show up prepared.
Everything You Need to Plan the Week
Built specifically for CACFP and SFSP programs. No generic nutrition software — just the tools you actually reach for on a Monday morning.
Instant Crediting Info
Stop searching manufacturer websites. Get crediting documentation automatically when you select menu items.
Meal Pattern Checks as You Build
See if your menu lines up with USDA meal pattern requirements while you build it — so you catch gaps before you print.
Minutes, Not Hours
Build complete weekly menus in the time it used to take to verify a single day. Your time matters.
Week Planner
Drag-and-drop weekly menu planning. Copy meals, swap items, and see compliance status at a glance.
Production Records in One Click
Export production records, menus, and supporting documentation in the formats your state agency expects. No copy-paste, no reformatting.
Built for You
Designed specifically for nutrition professionals. Menu building, crediting lookup, and meal pattern validation—all in one place.
One Tool, Not Six Tabs
Large programs have entire departments for compliance prep. Small programs do it between lunch prep and pickup time. CrEATe gives you the same tools — for free.
- Crediting info for 2,200+ products — no manufacturer calls, no website hunting
- Meal pattern checks catch gaps while you're still building the menu
- Age-appropriate serving sizes calculated automatically for every age group you serve
- Production records, export-ready menus, and supporting docs generated in one click
From Blank Menu to Export in 4 Steps
From blank menu to production records in minutes.
Select Your Program
Choose CACFP or SFSP and your age groups
Build Your Menu
Pick meals from compliant food items
Get Crediting Info
Documentation pulled automatically
Export & Use
Download ready-to-use compliance docs
I built CrEATe because small programs deserve the same compliance tools as the big ones — without the big budget.
Built for How You Actually Work
Whether you run a single center or manage meals across 25 sites, CrEATe fits your workflow.
Childcare Centers
CACFP menu planning for infants through age 12. Breakfast, lunch, and snack compliant every time.
Summer Feeding Sites
SFSP-specific tools for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack. Plan your whole summer in one session.
Sponsors & Multi-Site
Manage menus for multiple locations. Distribute compliant menus to sites and track compliance from one dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CrEATe really free?
Yes. The free plan includes all tools, 50 AI credits per month, and supports one site with one user. No credit card required. Upgrade only if you need more sites, team members, or AI credits.
How does CrEATe check my menu?
We encode current USDA CACFP and SFSP meal pattern requirements directly into the planning engine, so every menu is checked against the same rules your state agency references during reviews. Final compliance determinations rest with your state agency — we help you show up prepared.
Where does the crediting data come from?
Our database includes 2,200+ products with crediting information sourced from USDA Food Buying Guide yields, manufacturer Product Formulation Statements, and CN labels. We update regularly as new products and guidance are published.
Can I use this to prepare for my state review?
CrEATe generates export-ready menus, production records, and supporting documentation formatted for state administrative review prep. Your state agency makes the final compliance determinations — we help you organize what you need to bring to the table.
Does this work for infant menus?
Yes. CrEATe supports all CACFP age groups including 0-5 months, 6-11 months, and 1-2 years, with age-specific meal pattern requirements and serving sizes.
I manage multiple sites. Can I use one account?
Absolutely. Our Essentials plan ($39/mo) supports up to 5 sites with 10 team members. Pro ($99/mo) supports up to 25 sites. Distribute menus to all your sites from one dashboard.
Your Next Week of Menus, Planned in 15 Minutes
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All Tools & Features
10+ free CACFP and SFSP compliance tools in one platform.
How It Works
See how CrEATe takes you from blank menu to compliance in minutes.
Compliance Platform
Review-ready menus, PFS management, and production records.
Blog & Updates
CACFP and SFSP news, compliance tips, and program guidance.