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Registration Opens for the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference in Las Vegas
Over 2,000 key stakeholders and professionals from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program community will convene for a week of nutrition education and professional development at the 40th annual National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 13–17, 2026.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Soy Yogurt
How does soy yogurt fit into the CACFP meal pattern?
Read MoreNCA FY25 Advocacy Round-Up
CACFP advocacy is central to the mission of National CACFP Association (NCA) and NCA is continuously working to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve worked to help raise awareness, expand and improve the CACFP. Your NCA membership supports these efforts. THANK YOU!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Purchasing Milk Directly from a Farm
Can cow’s milk be purchased direcly from a farm and be creditablein the CACFP?
Read MoreRegistration for NCNC26 is Now Open!
Registration for NCNC26 is now open! Get ready for our 40th Anniversary – five days of training, networking and fun.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Peanut Butter Spreads
Are peanut butter spreads creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: October 2025
In the last few months, there have been many actions by USDA, HHS, and Congress impacting Child Nutrition Programs. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Dietary Supplements in Smoothies
Can a dietary supplement be added to a smoothie in the CACFP?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members
The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to announce the election of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, each bringing decades of experience, dedication and leadership to the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Read MoreFY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated
Back to Blog Back to Blog FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated September 29, 2025 USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2026. Why It Matters Census data and school data are the two primary sources that may be used to determine whether a site is area…
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