Weekly Celebrations
May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Try out our Korean-inspired recipe for a #CACFPCreditable culturally responsive meal. Memorial Day is also next Monday, May 25, so we have a free activity page for you to print that recognizes military members.
· Recipe: Ji-Young's Beef Over Rice
Encourage a Healthy Mindset
We all need a little motivation each day. When you order the 2027 CACFP Nutrition Calendar, you also get access to 12 inspiring Motivation Moment posters that you can use to refresh your classroom each month. The theme of next year's calendar is Healthy Planet, Healthy Kids, which focuses on keeping the planet healthy and beautiful while serving nutritious meals and snacks. Have you ordered your calendars yet? Orders close on June 12.
Curious About the New Fluid Milk Expansion Rule?
USDA released a final rule that allows CACFP operators to serve whole and reduced-fat milk to all participants ages two and up, starting June 8. We're hosting a listening session that is free for all to attend next Thursday, May 28. Share your feedback and get answers to any of your questions regarding this new option.
USDA Releases Reorganization FAQ
Last month, USDA announced the reorganization of the Food and Nutrition Service, now renamed as the Food and Nutrition Administration. They have now published a reorganization webpage that provides details on the timeline and structure of the reorganization, which includes replacing the current seven regional office locations with five hub locations.
Celebrating 40 Years of Impact
For four decades, NCA has championed nutrition access for millions of children and adults across America. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, hear directly from members of the CACFP community. These stories showcase how NCA has strengthened the program that serves over 4.5 million daily. Today, we have Gail Birch, who served on the Board of Directors for over 20 years.
We want to hear from you, too! Click here to share your story with us.
