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The Power of the Food Program: Adult Care
Vegas Adult Day Care is an outstanding CACFP operator that is committed to the overall health and wellbeing of the 40 older adults they serve each day. The founder of Vegas Adult Day Care, Myong Kim, began her experience with adult care as the caregiver for her own parents. After moving to Las Vegas, she was drawn to serve the senior population where she saw a need for adult care services. Check out their story!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Açai
Are açai creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Head Start
Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex (Acelero) operates eight Head Start centers that serve meals to over 800 children through the CACFP. Food Service Coordinator, Stephanie Manchester, and her team work to ensure that they are providing nutritious meals for all of the children across their eight sites.
Read MoreFinal Rule: Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection
On May 12, 2025, USDA released a final rule titled Child and Adult Care Food Program: Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection Requirements. The final rule removes section 226.25(g) from the Code of Federal Regulation. This regulation required State agencies to collect and report data related to participating institutions during fiscal years 2006-2009.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Fruit Leather
Are 100% fruit strip leather snacks creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreProvider Appreciation Day
Tomorrow, May 9th, is Provider Appreciation Day! We’ve all heard the phrase “not all superheroes wear capes,” and not to be cheesy, but in this case it is true. Instead of a cape, you may wear an apron, a monitor’s hat, a power of the food program sticker, or an advocate badge. e want you to be supported for the tireless work you do to ensure your community is food and nutrition secure.
Read MoreUsing Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods
USDA released a memorandum to remind schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in any Child Nutrition Program (CNP) of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in Program meals.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Enriched Grains
What are enriched grains?
Read MoreMay Virtual Events
Get a rundown on all things happening in May at NCA. Annual Training is happening this month. Don’t miss out!
Read MoreVirtual CACFP Summit coming this August!
We’re bringing you workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, financial and nonprofit management, and more.
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