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CACFP & SFSP Menu Planning and Documentation Tools

Menu planning, source lookup, meal-pattern gap checks, and documentation drafts in one workspace for U.S. CACFP and SFSP programs.

Menu Builder

Build a weekly menu and compare its components and portions with the selected federal meal pattern for your program and age groups.

  • Configured CACFP & SFSP pattern fields
  • Configured portion fields for the selected setup
  • Export to Excel or PDF

Yield & Product References

Use USDA Food Buying Guide yield entries in a separate planning-reference flow. Search Product Records across available FoodData Central, CNDB, and PFS sources. A record alone is not proof of creditability.

  • 2,200+ imported USDA FBG yield entries for planning reference
  • Product Records across available FDC, CNDB, and PFS sources
  • Missing documentation stays unresolved

Meal Pattern Checker

Catch missing components while you plan. Checks compare entered menu data with configured federal meal patterns; your sponsor or state agency makes the final determination.

  • As-you-build meal-pattern gap checks
  • Component breakdown analysis
  • Suggestions for missing items

More Planning & Documentation Tools

Tools for menu planning, source-document organization, and preparation for sponsor or state review.

Activity Sheets

Generate educational nutrition worksheet drafts for staff review.

Saved Menu Drafts

Save ordinary menu drafts and reopen them for continued planning.

Weekly Planning View

Organize meal drafts by day and review configured component and portion gaps across the week.

Export Options

Download menu-planning outputs in the Excel or PDF formats currently offered.

Source & Record Organization

Upload and link available PFS documents, track CN label details, and manage production-record drafts across the account's record tools.

Sponsor Organization Features

Sponsor organizations can use provider-site and team features plus basic aggregate site cards. Detailed cross-site planning summaries and sponsor reports are not currently available.

Built for CACFP & SFSP

Our planning tools are configured for U.S. CACFP and SFSP workflows and federal meal-pattern references.

CACFP

Child and Adult Care Food Program support for childcare centers, family day care homes, and adult day care centers.

Infants1-2 Years3-5 Years6-12 YearsAdults

SFSP

Summer Food Service Program support for organizations serving meals during summer months when school is out.

BreakfastLunchSupperSnacks

Start Planning for Free

Create a free planning account to use the protected menu and documentation tools. No credit card required.

Create a Free Planning Account