Why CACFP Matters: Policy & Advocacy Priorities - National CACFP Sponsors Association

April 22-26, 2024

Orlando, Florida

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Policy & Advocacy Track | CEU Specialty 7 | Beginner

Why CACFP Matters: Policy & Advocacy Priorities

The National CACFP Sponsors Association works to advocate on behalf of, and side-by-side with, CACFP operators. All of our policy and advocacy efforts revolve around the needs of our community. Hear how NCA is advocating for you and get updates on CACFP policy priorities.

Learn how NCA advocates for the CACFP.
Discuss the major policy priorities for the CACFP community.
Hear about CACFP program updates.

Presented by

Alexia Thex Web

Alexia Thex, MEd

Director of Policy & Partnerships, National CACFP Sponsors Association

McKenzie Brunner Web

McKenzie Brunner, MGPS

Policy & Outreach Specialist, National CACFP Sponsors Association

Speaker at Business convention and Presentation. Audience at the conference hall.

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Butter Buds Inc.

Choice Partners Cooperative

Darlington Snacks

Dole Packaged Foods

The Farmers' Truck

Food & Supply Source

Food for Good, Pepsico Foundation

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J&J Snack Foods

JA Food Service/Packaged Meal Kits

LA Publishing

MH Miles, CPA, PC

Miss Olive's Meals

Myers and Stauffer LC

Novick Childcare Solutions

Oliver Packaging & Equipment

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Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC)

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Go NAPSACC (UNC-CH)

Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)

Mushroom Council

Penn State Extension Better Kid Care Program

USDA Breastfeeding Campaign

USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program

The Walking Classroom