2026 NCNC
Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No
Saying “no” isn’t selfish, it’s strategic. Strengthen boundary-setting, reduce burnout and reconnect with purpose. Examine real-world CACFP scenarios, reflect on personal values and apply practical tools to say “no” with confidence and clarity, making space to say “yes” to what matters most.
Read MoreFinancial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program
Let’s be honest: most of us in child nutrition are here to feed kids, not crunch numbers. Navigating finances doesn’t have to be scary! Learn how to boost your financial confidence, track the key numbers and use simple tools to make your budget work for you, while keeping your mission front and center. Get ready for actionable tips, expert strategies and those “aha” moments you’ll bring back to your team!
Read MoreInvestigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs
Gain insight on investigating allegations of non-compliance in the CACFP and SFSP. Learn how to identify red flags during a monitoring review and take home interview techniques, sampling methodologies and best practices which have been instrumental in identifying fraud, waste and abuse in federally funded programs.
Read MoreFraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships
Fraud and false claims are difficult topics in the CACFP, but protecting program integrity is essential to ensuring children and adults receive the nutrition support they deserve. State agencies can boost oversight by working with legal counsel, addressing fraud effectively and applying the Serious Deficiency process. Gain tools, templates and strategies for documentation, referrals and collaboration.
Read MoreCACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success
Think reviewing bank statements can’t be exciting? Think again! Discover a practical, team-centered approach to the CACFP bank activity review requirement. This toolkit and roadmap offer clear guidance, smart tools and real-world tips to promote transparency, strengthen compliance and make oversight a smoother, more collaborative process for sponsors and State agencies.
Read MoreSponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management
You’re already working the food program and are ready to expand to summer feeding. Hear about best practices to ensure proper internal controls for successful financial management and mitigate high risk program areas.
Read MoreCompleting Claims Like Clockwork
Learn the CACFP best practices for the submission of accurate claims for the reimbursements of meals. Identify management practices that adversely impact claims and help ensure that providers are getting reimbursed for the meals that they are serving.
Read MoreExpanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement
Across the country, sponsors and advocates are working to expand participation in summer and afterschool nutrition programs. A key perspective often missing is the most important one: the participants themselves. Learn best practices from youth-serving organizations on expanding access by uplifting and incorporating the voices of the youth they serve.
Read MoreOvercoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank transformed summer feeding by uniting kitchen, education and transportation teams with clear collaboration and accountability. Discover how they implemented quality controls and data-driven partner meetings to reduce waste and boost participation. Experience hands-on strategies to strengthen and streamline your summer feeding program!
Read MoreEnsuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service
Get an inside look at how Summer Food Service Program sponsors in Virginia ensured integrity in rural non-congregate meal service. From multi-day meal distribution to parent pick-up and food safety, State agency staff share what worked last summer and what’s planned for the next.
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