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Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Juice and Milk
Full-strength juice can be served once per day in place of the fruit component, but can juice be served with milk for snack?
Read More2023-2024 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
The USDA has released the Reimbursement Rates for 2023-2024. Rates are effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Read More2023 July Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in July at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Maximum Serving Sizes
The CACFP has minimum serving sizes for reimbursement – are there maximum serving sizes?
Read MoreNCA Joins Other National Organizations in Urging Congress to Extend the KKFA
As of June 30, 2023, the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) has expired. However, NCA continues to advocate for the extension of these crucial provisions. NCA has signed a letter with other national organizations urging congress to extend the KKFA for another year.
Read More2023 Virtual Summit Dates Announced
Looking for food program training? Join us each day for workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, management, and more.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Healthy Cooking Methods
What are some ways to prepare healthy and flavorful dishes for the CACFP?
Read MoreShare Your CACFP Experience in this Nationwide Survey
Participate by July 14 in a nationwide survey of CACFP Sponsors and Providers being conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Read MoreProgram Comparison Chart: CACFP At-Risk Afterschool and SFSP
Serving meals to young people year-round benefits children, families, and care providers. To do this, many providers transition from operating the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) during the school year to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) while school is out. For an overview of the main differences between SFSP and CACFP ARAS, see the comparison chart below.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Breastfeeding
How and when can breastmilk be used in the CACFP?
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