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40 Years of Advocacy for the CACFP Community

By chloe@cacfp.org | July 3, 2026 |

Back to Blog Back to Blog 40 Years of Advocacy for the CACFP Community July 3, 2026 For 40 years, the National CACFP Association has served as a voice for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Since our founding in 1986, advocacy has been central to our mission: ensuring that policymakers understand the…

Preparing for CACFP or SFSP Audits

By chloe@cacfp.org | January 30, 2026 |

The word ‘audit’ often evokes anxiety and unease for providers. It’s not a reflection of your confidence in your work but rather the apprehension of having it scrutinized by someone else. Even when you’re certain of following federal guidelines, why do you feel this way? How can you overcome these feelings and approach audits with confidence and composure?

Meal Pattern Minute: Creditable Foods from Farmers Markets

By chloe@cacfp.org | January 9, 2026 |

Can you purchase local, CACFP creditable foods from a farmers market?

Meal Pattern Minute: Purchasing Milk Directly from a Farm

By chloe@cacfp.org | October 17, 2025 |

Can cow’s milk be purchased direcly from a farm and be creditablein the CACFP?

National CACFP Association Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members

By blair@cacfp.org | October 2, 2025 |

The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to announce the election of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, each bringing decades of experience, dedication and leadership to the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Head Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide

By mckenzie@cacfp.org | September 25, 2025 |

Our partners at the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and Nemours Children’s Health are pleased to share the Head Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide.

Meal Pattern Minute: Juice from Farm Stands

By chloe@cacfp.org | August 29, 2025 |

Can juice from a farm stand be served in the CACFP?

Two Critical CACFP Bills Re-Introduced in Congress

By mckenzie@cacfp.org | April 10, 2025 |

Today, April 10th, two important CACFP bills were re-introduced in Congress. The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act and Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement work together to provide much-needed improvements for the CACFP and address challenges faced by CACFP operators.

Opportunity for States to Access Funding to Purchase Local Food for CACFP

By mckenzie@cacfp.org | December 10, 2024 |

USDA released a Notice of Funding Opportunity on December 10, 2024, for State agencies to access funds to purchase and distribute local foods for schools and CACFP child care providers in their state. USDA has committed $188.6 million specifically for institutions participating in the CACFP. State agencies must submit a proposal in order to access these funds for the schools and CACFP providers in their state and there can only be one application per state. Funds will be awarded through a non-competitive process based on a formula using the meal counts of participants of the CACFP in each State. Cooperative agreements will be for a period of three years from the time of award.