Education Archives - National CACFP Sponsors Association

Meal Pattern Minute: Purchasing Milk Directly from a Farm

Can cow’s milk be purchased direcly from a farm and be creditablein the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Peanut Butter Spreads

Are peanut butter spreads creditable in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Dietary Supplements in Smoothies

Can a dietary supplement be added to a smoothie in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Offer Versus Serve

What is Offer Versus Serve?

Meal Pattern Minute: Ounce Equivalents

What does the term “ounce equivalents” mean?

Meal Pattern Minute: FDA Exempt Infant Formulas

Are FDA Exempt Infant Formulas creditable in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute Reminder

These regulations will go into effect in the CACFP, starting October 1, 2025.

Meal Pattern Minute: Juice from Farm Stands

Can juice from a farm stand be served in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Eggs to Infants

At what age can infants eat eggs?

Meal Pattern Minute: Sweet Toppings

If sweet toppings are served on pancakes or waffles, is it then considered a grain-based dessert?