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Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Second Servings in Family Style Dining
Can second servings be claimed for reimbursement in family style dining?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Popped Sorghum
Is popped sorghum creditable in the CACFP?
Read More2023 Summer Non-Congregate Meal Service
USDA released a survey report focused on SFSP and SSO sponsors who operated the non-congregate meal service option in qualifying rural areas in summer 2023.
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Food Banks
Most people think food banks only provide food boxes for those in need. However, food banks do so much more and may also sponsor one or more federal nutrition programs, such as the CACFP. While most CACFP sponsoring organizations are only responsible for the administration and oversight of the program at their sponsored sites, food banks often provide the meals for their sponsored sites as well. The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a great example.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Tempeh
How does tempeh credit in the CACFP?
Read MoreOver $17,000 in Scholarships Available for National Child Nutrition Conference
The National CACFP Association (NCA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its annual scholarship program for the 2025 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC) in Dallas, Texas.
Read MoreNCA Commits $25,000 to CACFP Sponsor Members
The National CACFP Association is providing 100 free copies of the upcoming Power of the Food Program Magazine to any CACFP Sponsor Member who orders.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Tempeh
Is tempeh creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreAfterschool Supper Participation Increased but Remains LowÂ
Afterschool Snack Programs include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Through NSLP schools can serve one snack afterschool, however through the CACFP schools and sponsoring organizations are able to serve a snack in addition to a supper. This additional supper is an important opportunity to meet children’s nutritional needs after the school day is over. A report by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) found that afterschool supper participation increased from October 2022 to October 2023 by 6%.
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