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National CACFP Association Honors U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal with 2026 Friend of CACFP Award
The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) as the recipient of the 2026 Friend of CACFP Award. This honor recognizes decision-makers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening and advancing the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through leadership, advocacy and meaningful legislative action.
Read MoreNCNC26: Day Two Highlights
The National Child Nutrition Conference held its first full day of programming on Tuesday, April 14 at the Westgate in Las Vegas.
Read MoreNCNC26: Day One Highlights
The National CACFP Association kicked off its 40th National Child Nutrition Conference on Monday, April 13, as over 1,000 attendees joined us on opening day in Las Vegas.
Read MoreCACFP Health Benefits Stretch Beyond Nutrition
CACFP ensures millions of children and thousands of older adults and adults with disabilities receive the nutritious meals they need to thrive. The program is well known for the high-quality meals it provides and the long-term benefits it has for children’s health. Less well known, but just as important, is how the health benefits of the CACFP extend beyond diet and branch into physical activity and screen time as well.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Rebecca Phillips of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
Rebecca Phillips is the CACFP Coordinator for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC). As a community action nonprofit, NEICAC provides services to support people through all stages of life, including CACFP. As a CACFP sponsor, NEICAC supports 35 family child care homes and 10 Head Start classrooms that serve over 700 children.
Read MoreCalling all CACFP Providers!
Back to Blog Back to Blog Calling all CACFP Providers! April 3, 2026 Celebrating You: Simple Ideas, Big Impact for Child Care Providers Every day, child care providers show up with care, creativity and commitment; shaping healthy habits and brighter futures for the children they serve. This Provider Appreciation Month, and in honor of the…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Grains
How are grains measured and credited in the CACFP?
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of Impact at NCNC26
NCA leaders brought the CACFP story to Las Vegas radio ahead of the 40th annual National Child Nutrition Conference.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Senta Hester with Our Daily Bread CACFP
Senta Hester is Executive Director of Our Daily Bread CACFP, a CACFP sponsoring organization in Tennessee and Kentucky. Our Daily Breads sponsored sites serve nutritious meals to 23,500 children and adults across the two states. Learn more about their work!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Vegetables
How are vegetables measured and credited in the CACFP?
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