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Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu
Tired of managing CACFP paperwork and manual reports? KidKare by Minute Menu takes the process digital by simplifying claims, compliance and recordkeeping for state agencies, sponsors and their sites. With 30+ years serving the CACFP community, we help save time, boost accuracy and keep you audit ready. Plus, explore Parachute, the only child care management solution that seamlessly integrates with the food program.
Read MoreScenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC
In an ever-changing environment, nonprofit leaders must anticipate challenges and seize opportunities to ensure their organizations remain resilient and mission focused. Explore practical scenario planning and revenue diversification strategies that support financial sustainability. Engage in interactive discussions and examples to identify key questions for scenario planning.
Read MoreThe Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!
Discover what My Food Program software can do for you! With happy customers in 48 states, our software is simple, fully customizable and built by Child Nutrition experts. Enjoy automatic compliance checks, our simplified and streamlined My Food Program+ app and easy integration with Child Care Management Software. Our customer support is available in English and Spanish via live chat, phone and email.
Read MoreSmart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures
Get hands-on experience with ELV’s Alliance CREDIBLE system. Learn to streamline CACFP compliance, automate meal planning, link attendance with meal countsand generate accurate claims and reports. Explore live demos, guided exercises and receive real-time support from ELV experts.
Read MoreBudget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable
Frustrated with menus that look good on paper but bust your food budget? Get insider tips to reduce food costs and discover how small changes can have a big impact on spending. Develop skills to balance compliance, cost savings and efficiency so you can serve nutritious meals without wasting time, money or food.
Read MoreNo Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation
When budgets are tight and resources scarce, innovation becomes essential. Hear real-world strategies for building strong child nutrition programs with little to no money. Learn how to stretch resources, leverage community partnerships and turn barriers into breakthroughs so kids thrive, even when funding is limited.
Read MoreNo Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals
Think fresh food isn’t possible without a full commercial kitchen or full-time cook? Think again. Learn how one rural Boys & Girls Club ditched processed snacks for nourishing meals by tapping into local partnerships, rethinking menus and working creatively within the CACFP and SFSP.
Read MoreServing Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact
Want to serve more kids this summer? Learn practical strategies to expand summer meal access in your community. Hear how one program scaled up to serve over 100,000 meals in a single month and gain tools to grow participation, build strong partnerships and overcome operational challenges so every child can enjoy nutritious meals all summer long.
Read MoreNourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals
Summer meal programs are vital to student wellness during school break, so how can we ensure students, families and communities understand their value? From menus and meal appeal to utilizing social media and local media outlets, discover effective strategies to increase participation and build stronger connections with families, stakeholders and the community.
Read MoreIncreasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships
Are you not sure where to start with partnerships for your summer meals program? Discover tips on building relationships and finding strategic partners. Learn a variety of ways you can collaborate with partners to expand your summer meal program’s impact. Hear real-world examples, including local and statewide partnerships that cover tactics from site-planning to effective promotion.
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