Managing the Food Library
Last updated 2026-09-29
This feature is included in the Standard plan and higher. If you do not see it in your account, your center is on a different plan. Compare plans
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The food library is your center's list of food items used in meal planning. Each item includes its name, CACFP component category, and allergen information. Building a complete food library makes menu planning faster and more consistent.
Adding a Food Item
- 1Go to Meals > Food Library.
- 2Click Add Item.
- 3Enter the food name (e.g., "Whole Wheat Bread", "Apple Slices").
- 4Select the CACFP component group (Grain, Meat/Alternate, Vegetable, Fruit, Milk).
- 5Check any allergens present in this item (Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Shellfish).
- 6Click Save.
Using the Food Library
When creating meal menus, you can search the food library to quickly add items. The library automatically categorizes items by component group and flags any allergen matches for children in the classroom.
Populate your food library before creating your first menu. Having all your common items pre-loaded makes weekly menu planning a quick process.
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