Kentucky Child Nutrition Programs

Kentucky provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Kentucky.

Child Nutrition Programs in Kentucky

In Kentucky the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Kentucky NSLP, CACFP, SFSP
State Director
Division of School and Community Nutrition
State Department of Education
2545 Lawrenceburg Rd.
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: 502-564-5625

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Kentucky call the contact number above or contact the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Department of Health or the Kentucky child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

Click here to find child nutrition programs in other states

Additional Areas of Interest

Kentucky Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Kentucky Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Kentucky WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Kentucky Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Kentucky Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Kentucky child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Kentucky Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself