Congratulations to These CACFP Professionals
We’re proud to recognize those who have earned a CACFP certification. These professionals stand out for their commitment and expertise. If you're looking to elevate your work, it's time to pursue your CMP or CCNP. You may already qualify!
Weekly Celebrations
July 3 is National Eat Your Beans Day! Beans are not only flexible and budget-friendly, but they're also nutrient-dense legumes that are high in protein and fiber. Try out our #CACFPCreditable recipe and learn more about how you can serve different types of beans, peas and lentils in the same meal. This Saturday is also Independence Day, so we've got a free activity page for you to download, print and share, as well as an additional activity page for our NCA members.
· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Types of Beans, Peas or Lentils
Adult Care Professionals: This One's For You
Join Terry Anderson Girard, MS, RD, LDN, on Thursday, July 16, for a free webinar focused on practical strategies to support the health and dignity of adult participants while maintaining CACFP compliance. You’ll learn how to navigate therapeutic diets, texture modifications, functional dining considerations and documentation requirements with confidence.
Member Showcase
Joanne Varnes serves as the Program Manager at Catholic Charities - Diocese of Wilmington, which provides a number of services for child care providers and families. Under that umbrella is CACFP sponsorship, with over 150 family child care homes and 40 child care centers across Delaware. Joanne has extensive experience in the food program, as she was a family home day care provider for 11 years before her now 25-year career with Catholic Charities.
Industry Partner Spotlight
Kast Distributors is a family-owned Wholesale Foodservice Distributor based in South Jersey. They have been in business for over 30 years by forging relationships with their employees, customers, and vendors. While they have grown larger than ever expected, they maintain the values that brought them here with a mindset of continuous growth and improvement. Servicing NJ, PA, DE, MD, and now in NY and VA, they partner with their clients to not only provide excellent service, but also keep them informed of market trends and innovative products, and provide business consultation.
