This fun activity is the perfect game to create in advance and store away for a day that the weather keeps your group inside!
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This memo provides guidance to State agencies as they transition from COVID-19 nationwide waivers related to establishment of area eligibility in the child nutrition programs, including CACFP, for summer 2022 and school year 2022-2023. Child Adult Care Food Program operators must use data from October 2019, unless the National School Lunch State agency elects a month other than October to establish area eligibility.
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This is part 3 of a multi-part series on gardening in the CACFP. This segment is all about garden maintenance.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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Effective May 5th, 2022, USDA released updated Nondiscrimination Statement Guidance. As a result of recent Supreme Court decision, State agencies and program operators must use the new updated nondiscrimination statement and new “And Justice for All” poster.
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The spring formula recall and pandemic supply chain challenges have created an infant formula shortages. Here are some strategies to help.
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Discover how you can celebrate and raise awareness during this week-long campaign. We’ll walk you through all the free resources we have at cacfpweek.org, as well as the exclusive nutrition education materials our NCA members can download.
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Plan to attend our featured speaker sessions for new and exciting information that will leave you feeling inspired, knowledgeable and ready to take on the world!
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January 17, 2022 Get recognized at the National Child Nutrition Conference in New Orleans this April! The National CACFP Sponsors Association Board of Directors is excited to share with you the opportunity to join the community of Certified CACFP Professionals. Receiving your CACFP Certification shows your commitment to your profession and your willingness to uphold…
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The CACFP Inspire awards will celebrate the incredible individuals and organizations who have reimagined and executed the CACFP during the pandemic.
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Holiday Menu Planning in the CACFP? Yes! Healthy and Festive. Looking for ideas to replace traditional holiday sweets and treats with healthy and nutritious foods? Want to learn more about what #CACFPCreditable Holiday meals look like among different cultures?
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We’ve answered your questions about conference programming, our COVID-19 Policy, navigating the conference website, scholarships, exhibitors, and how you can join us in New Orleans or on Zoom.
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This memo provides guidance to State agencies as they transition from COVID-19 nationwide waivers related to establishment of area eligibility in the child nutrition programs, including CACFP, for summer 2022 and school year 2022-2023. Child Adult Care Food Program operators must use data from October 2019, unless the National School Lunch State agency elects a month other than October to establish area eligibility.
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Effective May 5th, 2022, USDA released updated Nondiscrimination Statement Guidance. As a result of recent Supreme Court decision, State agencies and program operators must use the new updated nondiscrimination statement and new “And Justice for All” poster.
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As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, the USDA is releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment.
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During the 2022 Child and Nutrition Conference, the USDA held a policy update session.
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Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan resolution that will honor caregivers and their efforts to reduce hunger by recognizing National CACFP Week 2022, which is celebrated March 13-19.
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The extension of the waivers is needed to continue to provide the needed flexibilities to support providers and sponsors during this ongoing pandemic.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
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Download this members-only info sheet on iron, or join NCA today to gain access to incredible resources like this!
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Download this NCA members-only info sheet on incorporating a charcuterie board and aligning it to meal patterns.
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Published in December 2021, this USDA resource offers strategies and tips for school pandemic meal delivery options.
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Download this free printable CACFP handout on identifying gluten free.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
Read More
As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
Read More
Download this members-only info sheet on iron, or join NCA today to gain access to incredible resources like this!
Read More
Download this NCA members-only info sheet on incorporating a charcuterie board and aligning it to meal patterns.
Read More
Published in December 2021, this USDA resource offers strategies and tips for school pandemic meal delivery options.
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Download this free printable CACFP handout on identifying gluten free.
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