HHS Awards $61.9 Million In One-Time Funding To Enhance Head Start Nutrition Services

Over 290 Head Start programs will share $61 million to support nutrition services, promote healthy eating habits, and improve access to nutrient-dense foods for more than 100,000 children and families served. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the awards on September 23, 2025.

The selected Head Start programs can spend 50% of the grants on materials, supplies, and equipment, including gardening supplies designed to foster farm-to-table strategies. Food service upgrades can account for 25% of the grants, including modernization of kitchen facilities to prepare fresh . . .