Nutrition Services
The first five years of a child’s life are critical to the foundation of nutrition and shaping lifelong healthy eating habits. TRF understands the importance of providing affordable subsidized child care that includes comprehensive child nutrition services. These contribute to children’s physical and mental growth for school readiness. Our child nutrition services offer the following elements that impact children’s learning, development and socialization.
Family Style Meal Service
An innovative approach to serving meals that supports learning opportunities and promotes communication and conversation. Family Style Meal Service also allows participants to eat together and to make food choices based on individual appetites and food items.
A Healthy Menu
TFR provides meals that meet USDA requirements. Our menu is rich in whole grains and offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, contributing to child development, health and nutrition.
Special Diets
Exclusive meal planning by a Registered Dietitian for children with special dietary needs, all part of our commitment to providing inclusive affordable subsidized child care.
Nutrition Links
Links to websites that offer reliable nutrition information and more details on food and nutrition services.