Nutrition First

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Nutrition First Nutrition First is a USDA Child Care and Adult Food Program Sponsor serving child care providers within the State of Oregon.

Nutrition First Food Program is one of three non-profit organizations that sponsors the program in Oregon. Nutrition First, part of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Inc., works with child care providers in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Tillamook, Lincoln, Lane, Linn and Benton counties. This program has been dedicated to promoting quality child care since 1982.

10/20/2026
10/19/2026

CACFP payments were processed today. If you receive payment by direct deposit, you should see the funds in your account by Tuesday. Providers receiving paper checks can expect them to arrive by mail within the next few days.

Thank you for all you do to support the children and families in your care.

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Good information -
10/08/2026

Good information -

09/22/2026

RETURNING CHILDREN:

Children who have been WITHDRAWN from your child list must first be reactivated by Laura, our in-house KidKare guru. If you have received a message from KidKare when trying to re-enroll a child, please contact your monitor or call Laura at 503-581-7563.
Thanks.

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Just a refresher post.
09/22/2026

Just a refresher post.

Meal Pattern Reminder: A meat/meat alternate is not a required component at breakfast, but may be served in place of the entire grains component up to 3 times per week.

Training available to all next year. Check it out!
09/18/2026

Training available to all next year. Check it out!

09/06/2026

Reminder - parent signed holiday notes are required if you claim Labor Day, 9/7/26

Address

2475 Center Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+15035817563

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