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Activity Inspiration: Flight Charades
Fall is an inviting time to get outside and experience the crisp air. Take your kids out for a fun game of flight charades to get their wiggles out and stretch their imaginations.
Read MoreRecap: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
On September 28 we attended the historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, and found that the CACFP is at the heart of the conversation.
Read MoreCACFP Resources and Ideas for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Monday of October. This holiday celebrates Native American peoples and gives honor to their histories and cultures. Many tribes are represented in the CACFP, and this can be an exciting day to dive into indigenous-centered media, foods and crafts!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Coconut
Coconut is so versatile! You can eat it fresh or shredded, and there’s even coconut water and coconut milk. So, is this jack-of-all-trades fruit creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for 2023 National Child Nutrition Conference
It’s official! Registration is now open for the 2023 National Child Nutrition Conference. This year we’re hosting our premier event in sunny San Diego, California, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Kyle Jackson of Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
Kyle Jackson is an area director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, and a true leader in executing at-risk after school meal operation
Read More2022 NCA Board Election Results
The votes are tallied, and we’re pleased to announce our newly elected and re-elected board members following our first ever digital election. Their appointments will run from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.
Read MoreQuestions and Answers on Alternative Protein Products (APP)
Food and Nutrition Service released a guidance document on Alternative Protein Products (APP) including Questions and Answers to assist CACFP providers. It is important that CACFP providers understand how to use and properly credit APP in their programs.
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Animal Relay Race
There aren’t many things in this world as undeniable as this: kids love animals, and they love to be silly. If this describes the children at your center, we’ve got a game for you!
Read MoreOur Top Ten Quotes from the White House Conference on Hunger
We went to Washington DC excited to advocate and curious to learn. We’ve returned home absolutely invigorated about the landscape of passionate change-makers working to end hunger in the United States. Here are our top ten power quotes from the conference.
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