The CACFP Action Network is an initiative of the National CACFP Association to empower CACFP professionals and stakeholders to advocate for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Through the CACFP Action Network, advocates help push forward change for the good of the CACFP. Together, the CACFP Action Network works towards ensuring children and adults receive the nutrition they deserve through a strong and sustainable CACFP.
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Today, April 10th, two important CACFP bills were re-introduced in Congress. The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act and Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement work together to provide much-needed improvements for the CACFP and address challenges faced by CACFP operators.
Members of the CACFP Community were invited to attend three open houses hosted by NCA to learn about the Emergency Relief package for CACFP that was included in the COVID-19 Relief Bill.
Members of the CACFP Community are asked to comment on the proposed rule offering flexibilities in serving flavored milk.
Over 2000 operators across the country responded to a survey about the Impact COVID-19 on the CACFP community.
Members of the CACFP Community were asked to send letters to their representatives in Congress, the White House, and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue asking for immediate financial support for the CACFP community.
Members of the CACFP Community are asked to send letters to Senate and the White House to support for the legislation included in the Heroes Act.
Members of the CACFP Community were asked to submit comments on whether or not to allow grain-based desserts in the CACFP.
Members of the CACFP Community are asked to send letters to Senate and House congressional members to request emergency relief funds.
The NCA Board of Directors has been reviewing the USDS FNS Comment Request regarding the Information Collection for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service has recently issued a request for information to gather detailed comments from stakeholders about the serious deficiency process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).Â