Eat Better. Feel Better. Do Better
The mission of TLC Nutrition
is to enhance the total well-being of children and adults through nutrition, intervention and educational advocacy.
Teach, Learn, Change (TLC) is an organization that was founded to provide community-based services to underserved populations throughout Southern California. Research shows that good nutrition is the foundation for healthy learning. When we Teach the benefits of healthy eating, we Learn to make choices that Change our eating habits and overall health.
NUTRITION:
TLC Staff offers knowledge of the nutrition standards and requirements that helps organizations apply to receive funding through CACFP sponsorship. Our staff provides technical assistance at no cost and works directly with your organization throughout the entire CACFP approval process. We recognize that obtaining sponsorship can be a challenging process. Our staff is experienced in this process and will provide the support necessary to ensure successful approval.
Once approved, TLC offers a variety of services including:
Vended meal services with monthly menus that offer a variety of foods. All menus comply with CACFP guidelines and regulations.
The delivery of meals hot, fresh and ready to serve; no additional preparation (i.e.; slicing fruit/vegetables, cutting bread to proper portion sizes) is required prior to service.
The delivery of supplemental items required for meal service such as plates, cups, eating utensils, serving utensils, gloves, hair nets, disposable aprons.
Monitoring of monthly records to satisfy CACFP program requirements, which can include assistance with filing monthly reimbursement claims for you if needed.
TLC Additional Services.
Eat Better. Feel Better. Do Better
In addition to providing vending services to those organizations that are already a part of the CACFP program, TLC also provides services to schools that:
Do not qualify for the CACFP
Do not wish to apply for the CACFP
Are in the midst of the CACFP application process
We also provide services for special events and corporate events.
TLC Vending Services include:
Meals competitively priced at rates which affords your organization the opportunity to provide quality nutritious meals.
Vending meals directly to your organization which includes all supplies needed for meal service: plates, cups, eating utensils, serving utensils, gloves, hairnets.
Meals delivered fresh, hot and ready to serve family style. No additional food preparation is required for meal service.
Please contact us if you are interested in discussing our vending services in any capacity.