The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), today announced over $225 million in Head Start supplemental awards to strengthen nutrition services, improve facilities, and help programs address critical one-time needs to better serve children and families across the nation.

To deliver on President Trump’s directive to Make America Healthy Again, the awards include $89 million in supplemental nutrition funding for more than 400 Head Start grant recipients. This action builds on HHS’ 2025 investment of $62 million in supplemental nutrition funding to over 290 Head Start programs around the nation.  

“Good health begins with good nutrition, and the earliest years of a child’s life shape health for decades to come,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We are strengthening Head Start nutrition and creating healthier, safer environments that give children a stronger foundation for lifelong health. By putting prevention first, we are advancing President Trump’s commitment to Make America Healthy Again.”

Over $89 Million to Strengthen Nutrition and Healthy Eating 

The $89 million in supplemental nutrition awards to more than 400 Head Start grant recipients builds on HHS’ 2025 investment, increasing it by approximately $27 million to reach more Head Start programs, children, and families nationwide.

The funding will help Head Start programs improve access to nutrient-dense foods, strengthen food preparation and storage capacity, support farm-to-table and gardening initiatives, provide nutrition education for children and families, and make other investments that promote healthy development.

Read the full press release from ACF.