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NCA Joins Early Childhood Educators at TXAEYC in Frisco, TX
When two entities focus on a common mission, anything is possible. The National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) sees its mission align with the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC) without a hint of deviation: To ensure those serving children are provided with the resources needed to help them sprout to unimaginable heights.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: CACFP Funds for a Garden
Can CACFP funds be used for supplies for an edible garden?
Read MoreOctober Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events coming up this month at NCA!
Read MoreBuchanan, Gillison-Wilson to Serve on NCA Board of Directors; Pasillas Named Chair-Elect
With over 55 years of experience between the two, both Michelle Buchanan of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Deborah Gillison-Wilson of Conyers, Georgia, have been elected to serve on the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) Board of Directors through September 30, 2027.
Read MoreUSDA Announces $200 Million for CACFP Providers
Today, October 1, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $200 million for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
Read MoreNCA 2024 Advocacy Round-Up
CACFP advocacy is central to the mission of National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) and NCA is continuously working to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve ramped up our advocacy work to help raise awareness and expand and improve the CACFP.
Read MoreOne Year After Vital Supports Ended: Disheartening Drop in CACFP Participation
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Keep Kids Fed Act provided flexibilities that were critical for the ability to continue to provide nutritious meals and maintain operation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Sourcing Local Foods
Where can local foods be sourced to serve in the CACFP?
Read MoreNCA in Minneapolis, MN: Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2024Â
As the cross-section of nutrition education and early childhood education continues to expand in its ever-growing research, efficiencies, policies, practices, operations, and, primarily, its programs, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) continues to solidify its footprint as a leading educator on the subject at the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics’ Food and Nutrition Conference Expo (FNCE) 2024.
Read MoreWhat is Advocacy
Advocacy might seem scary, some of our most active advocates admit to being intimidated by advocacy before they got started, but it can be simple. Advocacy can be as simple as telling your friend about your job or posting a picture of the meals you make on social media (really!).
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