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August 4, 2026

Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:

French toast and blackberries

Bagel and avocado

Grapefruit and soft pretzels

Apple muffin and pear

Jicama and cantaloupe salad

Snack Attack August 2026

Free Course: Farmers Market Field Trip

It's National Farmers Market Week! Want to know how you can utilize farmers markets in your CACFP menu planning? Watch our on-demand course to learn how you can explore seasonal fruits and vegetables. There is also an add-on resource available for purchase in the course with tips for having a successful farmers market trip.

· Watch in the Learning Center

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Last Day for Standard Registration

Pricing for the CACFP Virtual Summit increases tomorrow, August 5, so save your seat today to save $50! Can't make it to all the live sessions? Your registration also includes on-demand access to all sessions through September 17, 2026.

· Register Today

· Learn More

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Fun Freebies

Here are some materials that you can use in your classroom! Refresh your motivation moment and download a free activity page to celebrate World Lion Day on August 10.

· Download Motivation Moment

· Free Activity Page: Lion Lines

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Member Showcase

Cindy Day leads the CACFP team at the Metropolitan Development Council, which sponsors over 210 family homes and three child care centers in Washington state. She has been with MDC for nearly 34 years, and much like her team members Ramona Kizziar and Angela Rexroad, she was a family child care home provider prior to her time at MDC. Their focus has always been on supporting their providers and being available to meet their needs, which MDC credits as a key to their success as a sponsor.

· Get to Know Cindy, Ramona and Angela

Industry Partner Spotlight

Rockin’ola is reinventing snacking with a mission to deliver safe, delicious and nutritious treats that meet the highest standards for taste, allergen safety and kid appeal. As a leading provider of allergen-free, whole grain snacks, Rockin’ola proudly supports child nutrition programs across the country with products that are USDA-compliant, kid-approved, and crafted for the unique demands of K-12 and child care foodservice.

Rockin’ola is your trusted partner in providing safe and satisfying solutions for all children.

From left to right: Angela Rexroad, Ramona Kizziar and Cindy Day
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