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Your Ideas, Your Stage at NCNC26
Do you often find yourself sharing stories of health and wellness, training professionals who provide nutritious meals every day or educating others about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)? Join us as a presenter at NCNC26!
Read MoreSUN Meals Overview ($)
Don’t know what SUN Meals even means? Are you brand new to child nutrition food programs?
Read MoreAn Egg-cellent Adventure: Eggs in the CACFP ($)
Get ready to shell-ebrate this #CACFPCreditable favorite! We’ll crack open creative ways to serve eggs in your CACFP menus, highlight our CACFP Creditable Spotlight Resource and share tips on how to include eggs in your menu planning.
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 MoreExploring Indian Cuisine for Healthy CACFP Menus ($)
Learning Center Exploring Indian Cuisine for Healthy CACFP Menus ($) Educational Webinar presented May 1, 2025 1 hour credited CEUs Indian cuisine is celebrated for its bold flavors, colorful dishes, and emphasis on plant-based ingredients, making it a great addition to your CACFP menus. By incorporating culturally diverse and veggie-forward recipes, you can offer nutritious,…
Read MoreShake Things Up! Adding Smoothies to Your CACFP Menu ($)
Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to add variety to your CACFP menu, but how can you serve them as part of a creditable meal or snack? We’ll break down how to incorporate smoothies into the meal pattern, maximize nutrition, and explore creative blends that appeal to those in your care.
Read MoreGet Moving! Practical Exercises for Older Adults ($)
Staying active is one of the best ways to maintain health and independence, especially as we age. This session will explore simple, effective exercises that fit seamlessly into daily routines, whether at home or in an adult day care setting.
Read MoreHip Hip Purees! Adjusting Menus for Soft Diets ($)
Have you ever wondered how to incorporate soft diets and purees into your menu? Look no further and come explore all the ways you can adjust your menus to accommodate soft diets for older adults.
Read MoreBeyond Bland: Making Meals Exciting ($)
Older adults in your care may require special considerations when menu planning in the CACFP. Learn ways to make menus more exciting and appetizing for your participants while meeting CACFP requirements.
Read MoreCACFP for Adult Day Care: An Overview ($)
Want to make the most of the CACFP for older adults? Let’s start with the basics! We will guide you through the eligibility criteria for older adults to receive reimbursable meals through the CACFP and provide a review of the CACFP meal pattern.
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