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National CACFP Association Celebrates Engagement at 2025 National Child Nutrition Conference
The National CACFP Association (NCA) proudly reports the success of the 2025 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC), held in Dallas, Texas, from April 14 to 18. The annual conference brought together over 1,700 professionals committed to advancing child nutrition programs including CACFP and SFSP.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Freezing Yogurt
Can a provider serve yogurt that they have frozen?
Read MoreJune Virtual Events
Get a rundown on all things happening in June at NCA. Our Meal Pattern Boot camp is happening this month. Don’t miss out!
Read MoreEnhancing Child Nutrition Program Meal Standards
The USDA released a memorandum stating that they support and encourage states and school districts to experiment with meals to provide interesting, healthy, and diverse meals.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Pureed Vegetables
Can a pureed vegetable that is mixed into a dish credit towards the meal pattern?
Read MoreWhite House Releases Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment
On May 22, 2025, the White House published the Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment which provides an overview of the current state of child health in the United States. The Assessment was created in response to an executive order that established the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission. The Assessment will be used to create a Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy which is required to be published by August of this year.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Dehydrated Vegetables
Are dehydrated vegetables creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Reinforces Commitment to Continuing Education Through Expanded Training Opportunities
The National CACFP Association (NCA) is reaffirming its commitment to continuing education by offering a variety of virtual training opportunities that support child nutrition professionals at every stage of their careers.
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Adult CareÂ
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?
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