Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination

Food Assistance — After School Meal Programs in Costa Mesa, California. The Orange County Department of Education coordinates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool component for eligible schools and community sites across Orange County. CACFP At-Risk sites provide free snacks and suppers to children 18 and under after school. Sites qualify when at least 50% of children in the school attendance area are eligible for free/reduced-price meals.

Phone: (714) 966-4000

Address: 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, California, 92628

Website: https://www.ocde.us

Languages: English; Spanish

Services offered: CACFP after-school snacks and suppers at eligible school/community sites, CACFP site technical assistance and sponsorship coordination

Ages served: Children and teens 18 and under

Insurance & payment accepted: No cost / free

Good to know: CACFP contacts: Dareen Khatib dkhatib@ocde.us (714) 327-1083; Nadia Moya nmoya@ocde.us (714) 966-4403. Eligible sites can serve up to one snack + one supper per day, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, plus weekends and school closures.

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Frequently asked questions about Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination

How do I contact Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination?

You can call Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination at (714) 966-4000 or visit 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa, California. Their website is https://www.ocde.us.

What services does Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination offer?

Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination offers CACFP after-school snacks and suppers at eligible school/community sites, CACFP site technical assistance and sponsorship coordination. Serves Children and teens 18 and under. The Orange County Department of Education coordinates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool component for eligible schools and community sites across Orange County. CACFP At-Risk sites provide free snacks and suppers to children 18 and under after school. Sites qualify wh

Are services at Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination reports accepting: No cost / free. Call Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination at (714) 966-4000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination support?

Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination reports providing services in: English; Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination?

Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – CACFP After-School Meal Program Coordination reports serving Children and teens 18 and under. Accepted insurance/payment: No cost / free. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (714) 966-4000 to confirm before visiting.

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