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October 14, 2025

Weekly Celebrations

October 17 is National Pasta Day! Try out Julia's Beefy Macaroni, a #CACFPCreditable recipe made in partnership with Sesame Street in Communities.

· Recipe: Julia's Beefy Macaroni

· Free Activity Page: Pasta Shapes

Keep Up with CACFP Policy

We know it can be hard to keep up with all of the new policy, guidance and research coming out for the CACFP. That's why we've gathered all of the recent updates in one place for you.

· Learn What's New

Get Tips on Building a CACFP Cycle Menu

Cycle menus are a benefit for organization, variety and compliance. Join us on October 23 to learn all about how to build a great cycle menu using USDA and NCA resources. This event is discounted for NCA members. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

Building Your CACFP Cycle Menu Interior cacfp.org

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Diabetes: Food for Thought (November 4)

· Free Webinar: Sweet Changes Ahead: Preparing for CACFP's Added Sugar Rules (November 6, Evening Session)

· Annual CACFP Training FY26 (November 13)

· Free for Members: Creditable or Not? Ask a Nutritionist (November 18)

Open Positions in the CACFP

Looking for a new path in your career? There are currently two open positions on our job board, including one to join our team at NCA.

· Browse Job Opportunities

Do you have a position that you're looking to fill? NCA members can post to our job board through the Info Hub.

Industry Partner Spotlight

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to all foodservice operators with a strong focus on non-commercial including Educational and Healthcare customers.