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Activity Inspiration: Delivery Relay
Use this silly relay race game and extension activities to teach children about postal workers, some of our favorite community helpers!
Read MoreWebinar: How to Make Your Recipe CACFP Creditable
We want you to be empowered to turn any healthy recipe into a creditable one. Join us on Thursday, December 15, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern for How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP.
Read More8 Non-Food Thanksgiving Ideas for Your CACFP Site
Delicious turkey and sides are only part of Thanksgiving day! Here are eight other ways to make meaning on the most thankful day of the year.
Read MoreCelebrating Veterans Day at CACFP Sites
Commemorating Veterans Day with young children and vulnerable adults can be tricky. We’ve got a few ideas to get you started!
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Solar System Stomp
Somewhere in a galaxy far, far away there may be children who are entertained by quiet, uncreative activities, but not here on earth! Enjoy this Solar System Stomp game to help keep your CACFP participants from transforming into aliens right before your eyes.
Read MoreCelebrating Head Start Awareness Month
In recognition of Head Start Awareness Month, Katie Hamm, acting director of the Office of Head Start, reflects on the program’s rich history and decades of service.
Read MoreFree Racial Justice Webinar with Sesame Street in Communities
On Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 PM EST, the National CACFP Sponsors Association will host Antonio Freitas, MS of Sesame Street in Communities for a free webinar on Racial Justice Resources.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Herbs and Spices
Are herbs and spices reimbursable in the CACFP? You need them to make your healthy meals and snacks flavorful, but are they reimbursable, or even allowable, in the meal pattern?
Read MoreCACFP Resource: Serving Snacks
Snacks can be a great way to give CACFP participants the nutrients and energy they need between meals. Use this resource to learn more.
Read MorePumpkins, Squash and Gourds: 10 Autumn Recipes for CACFP Sites
Enjoy these CACFP creditable recipes featuring pumpkins, butternut squash, and acorn squash. These vegetables are in-season in autumn and highlighting them this time of year can aid in local food procurement as well as maximizing their flavor and nutritional benefits. Even better, they’re festive and fun for fall holidays! Check out our list for ten pumpkin and gourd CACFP recipes.
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