Learning Center
Healthy Staff, Healthy Kids: Cultivating Wellness for Your Teams ($)
The work of child nutrition professionals is important, nurturing and fulfilling even while it is equally demanding and challenging.
Read MoreFun and Flavorful Themed CACFP Menu Planning ($)
Who doesn’t like a good theme? Themed parties, costumes and even menus!
Read MoreFresh Foods, Flavors and Kitchen Ingredients ($)
Do you feel as if the food you serve is bland and lacks appeal? Is serving fresh fruits and vegetables hard to implement?
Read MoreCACFP Overview NCNC25 ($)
You’re new-ish to the food program and concepts in the CACFP may not be as foreign
to you, but you’d love to really explore the important areas in the CACFP. Join us as
we review the meal patterns, identify basic program administration and get a refresher
on how reimbursement works in the CACFP.
Be a Kid’s Hero: Food and Nutrient Acceptance in the Early Years ($)
Complementary foods, those other than breast milk or infant formula, are typically introduced around six months of age and ensure adequate nutrition as the baby grows.
Read MoreVegetables in the CACFP ($)
Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber to support growing bodies. But getting kids excited about eating them? That’s where strategy and creativity come in. We’ll focus on practical, easy-to-implement ways to serve vegetables in the CACFP meal pattern.
Read MoreGrains in the CACFP ($)
Grains are a key part of the CACFP meal pattern, providing the energy kids need to learn, play and grow. From whole grain-rich bread to pasta, knowing what counts and how much to serve is essential for meeting meal pattern requirements.
Read MoreMilk in the CACFP ($)
Milk is a star player in the CACFP meal pattern. It’s required at breakfast, lunch and supper—and may even make a guest appearance at snack. This nutrient-rich beverage provides essential nutrients that support healthy growth and development in children.
Read MoreYour 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 MoreServing Adult Participants in the CACFP
This webinar shows CACFP operators how to plan and prepare reimbursable meals and snacks for adult participants.
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