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NCA Response – Expanding Fluid Milk Options in CNPs
Back to Blog Back to Blog NCA Response – Expanding Fluid Milk Options in CNPs June 4, 2026 In May 2026, USDA released a final rule allowing all CNP operators the flexibility to serve whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to all participants ages two and up. This gives operators the flexibility to serve whole,…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Enrique Viejon Jr. with Educare of Washington DC
Enrique Viejon Jr. is the Comprehensive Services Manager at Educare of Washington DC which runs two Head Start centers and is a CACFP sponsor for six centers. Learn more about Enrique’s work!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Liquid Egg Substitutes
Are liquid egg substitutes creditable as a meat/meat alternate?
Read MoreState Policies Shaping the Future of CACFP
States are uniquely positioned to step up where CACFP federal funding falls short and address the needs of their communities. Multiple states have already taken up this mantle and pushed forward policies to better support providers and sponsors of the CACFP in successfully operating the program.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Adela Trujillo with CAASNM
Adela Trujillo is the CACFP Director for Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico (CAASNM), a CACFP sponsor of over 460 family child care homes, 80 child care centers and 2 At-Risk afterschool sites that serve nutritious meals to 11,000 children. Learn more about Adela!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Fruit Sorbet
Is fruit sorbet creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Fruit Sherbet
Is fruit sherbet creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Kelly Rodriguez with 4-C Community Coordinated Child Care
Kelly Rodriguez is the CACFP Director at 4-C Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C). 4-C works as a child care hub for providers and families in Northwest Illinois. 4-C also serves as a CACFP sponsoring organization, serving 108 family child care home providers and reaching 1070 children across 15 counties.
Read MoreUSDA Releases Reorganization FAQ
On April 30th, USDA announced the reorganization of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), now renamed as the Food and Nutrition Administration. On May 8, USDA published a reorganization webpage that provides more details on the timeline and structure of the reorganization.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Minimum Creditable Serving Size
What is a minimum creditable serving size in the CACFP?
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