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On-site/Off-site Monitoring Guidance (SFSP)
USDA has released guidance regarding on-site and off-site strategies and options for oversight and monitoring of the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreOn-site/Off-site Monitoring Guidance (CACFP)
USDA has released guidance on when states have discretion to conduct monitoring off-site and what monitoring procedures are recommended. However, all three monitoring visits must still be conducted on-site.
Read MoreThree Training Plans to Follow in the Learning Center
Our Learning Center has over 100 hours of Continuing Education, which can be pretty daunting. Here are three training plans to get you started.
Read MoreMultiple CACFP COVID Flexibilities are Ending Soon
Many of the waivers and flexibilities created during the pandemic for CACFP operators are expiring soon or have already expired.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich
Whole Grain-Rich (WGR)! What does it mean?
Read MoreFruit, Vegetable, and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Children
In February 2023, the CDC released state-level data on fruit, vegetable, and sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) intake among young children. The data was collected through a 2021 national survey in which respondents were asked three questions about children aged 1–5 years regarding the frequency of consuming fruits, vegetables, and sugar-sweetened beverages during the preceding week. The report found that many young children between ages 1 and 5 years old are not eating fruits and vegetables each day and are regularly drinking SSBs.
Read More2023 National Child Nutrition Conference Receives 21 Hours of Approved Credits from Commission on Dietetic Registration
Attendees of the 2023 National Child Nutrition Conference can receive up to 21 hours of CEUs, accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Read MoreHelping Schools Feed Kids Act of 2023
Earlier this month, a bill was introduced to the House of Representatives to extend the additional 10 cent reimbursement in the CACFP through school year 2023-2024. If this bill is passed, the additional 10 cent reimbursement would be implemented through June 30, 2024.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Beef Jerky Sticks
Beef jerky sticks can be a quick and tasty snack, but are they creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreComment Requested – Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 DGAs
Based on feedback from our members, NCA has developed model comments to help you provide feedback to USDA about the Proposed Rule regarding changes to meal patterns to be consistent with the 2020 DGAs.
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