April 13-17, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food
Program Admin & Operations Track | CEU Specialty 3 | Intermediate
Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List
Learn how to use the Food Buying Guide (FBG) to create a CACFP-compliant shopping list that aligns with your menu. Gain practical strategies for determining the correct purchase amounts for milk, grains, fruits, vegetables and meats/meat alternates, ensuring you're meeting the minimum serving sizes for all participants. A working knowledge of the CACFP meal pattern is recommended.
- Understand how to input information into the FBG to determine amounts needed.
- Learn the steps to create a shopping list.
- Explore other tools available within the FBG.
Presented by
Melinda Nguyen, MS, RDN, LD
Nutrition Education Specialist, National CACFP Association
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