2026 NCNC
Keeping Kids Fed Year-Round: SFSP to ARAS
Year-round feeding is important to address food security. Summer food service (SFSP) sponsors can play a key role by also sponsoring at-risk afterschool (ARAS). Explore the key steps and decisions needed to transition from SFSP sponsorship to ARAS. Get guidance on how to navigate program changes, strengthen operational readiness and build meaningful connections that support successful implementation.
Read MoreFrom Backpacks to DoorDash: Feeding Kids Where They Are
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas powers a diverse set of childhood nutrition programs across Southern Nevada. Explore program models, partnerships and operations, along with real-world insights, successes and challenges that can strengthen the work of other organizations.
Read MoreROAR Encore: Leveling Up Your Trainings
Ready to go deeper? Build on the foundational ROAR framework from Don’t Be A Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR, moving beyond the “why” and into the “how”. Transform theory into practice, focusing on the practical, hands-on application of adult learning principles to help you design and deliver truly impactful training sessions.
Read MoreA Mentor’s Wisdom, A Mentee’s Future
Strong mentorship has the potential to shape a child nutrition professional’s path, fostering both growth and leadership. Through storytelling, we can explore what makes mentorship truly effective and how to foster relationships that elevate individuals and our field. Explore what great mentors do and how to build meaningful, lasting connections.
Read MoreMore Than the Meal: Trauma-Informed Nutrition Practices
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) influence how children relate to food and mealtime. Review trauma-informed strategies to create safe, supportive eating environments. Using Southeast Michigan’s diverse cultural context, learn how to adapt practices for children with varying experiences, diets and food access challenges.
Read MorePlanning Menus That Bring Us Together
Teachers, kitchen staff, families and communities often have different ideas about what counts as traditional food. How can we bring together diverse suggestions and resources to create a culturally responsive menu that fits our center? Food is a universal language, one that connects people and celebrates culture while bringing everyone together.
Read MoreAdministrative Review: Financial Management for Sponsors
Financial management is an important factor to successful implementation of the CACFP and SFSP. Should the sponsor’s financial management process be proactive or reactionary? Hear insights from administrative review examiners as they share key lessons and offer practical recommendations to help sponsors strengthen their financial management practices for long-term success.
Read MoreAdministrative Review Preparedness for Sponsors
Effective program compliance ensures the success of the CACFP and SFSP. What are some of the do’s and don’ts of preparing for an administrative review? Hear lessons learned from administrative review examiners and get recommendations for how sponsors can be better prepared in the future.
Read MoreRural Non-Congregate in Action: Best Practices for Grab & Go Sites
What does it take to run a high-impact grab and go meal program in the most remote communities? Explore lessons learned from real-world grab and go implementations with vended meals at rural non-congregate sites. Learn how to get started, key watchouts and best practices to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes. Â
Read MoreConducting Monitoring in the CACFP for Head Start
Review requirements for conducting a monitoring review and get guidance specifically for sponsors. Bring your questions and we’ll find solutions for areas you struggle with when completing a review of sites.
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