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Grain Requirement in the CACFP; Q&A

April 4, 2018

Whole grain-rich can be a confusing term. This memo outlines and provides additional clarification to the grains component of the new meal pattern as well as provides an extensive and updated Q&A.

CNP Benefits to Disaster Survivor Evacuees

January 19, 2018

In light of recent natural disasters such as floods and wildfires, USDA FNS has released a memo outlining the current options available to reach the children who count on our programs daily.

Market Basket Analysis

January 18, 2018

Market Basket Analysis when Procuring Program Goods and Modifying Contracted-For Product Lists.

Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating

November 21, 2017

As participants in child nutrition programs (CNPs) the varied dates can make it difficult to know which donated products to serve first. This memo seeks to clarify this confusion.

Feeding Infants in the CACFP

October 19, 2017

This is a summary of the USDA memo: Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the CACFP; Q&As.