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Farm to School Month Resources
Our partners at the National Farm to School Network have great resources available to you to help celebrate Farm to School Month! This is also a great opportunity for you to get started with your farm to ECE journey!
Read MoreProgram Comparison Chart: CACFP At-Risk Afterschool and SFSP
Serving meals to young people year-round benefits children, families, and care providers. To do this, many providers transition from operating the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) during the school year to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) while school is out. For an overview of the main differences between SFSP and CACFP ARAS, see the comparison chart below.
Read MoreNational CACFP Week Resolution Introduced in the House of Representatives
Today, March 14, 2023, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), along with cosponsors, introduced a resolution to designate the third week of March 2023 as National CACFP Week.
Read MoreGetting Started with Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE)
Are you interested in using more local foods in your program, but don’t know where to start? Have you heard of Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE)? Farm to ECE offers increased access to healthy foods through local procurement, gardening opportunities, and food and agriculture education activities to enhance the quality of educational experiences. Our partners at the National Farm to School Network have great resources to get you going!
Read MoreFree Webinar Child Nutrition Programs Proposed Rule: Revisions to the CACFP and SFSP Meal Patterns
The USDA released a document with proposed revisions to Child Nutrition Programs’ meal patterns in order to be consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. We’re partnering with USDA and other organizations to host a webinar on how these proposed changes would impact the CACFP and SFSP. After the webinar, we’ll be hosting our own Q&A session for our NCA members and their feedback.
Read MoreBarriers to CACFP Participation
Back to Blog Back to Blog Barriers to CACFP Participation December 2, 2022 Providing Meals in Early Childhood Settings report Hunger Free Vermont conducted a statewide survey of early childhood programs in late 2021, seeking to understand what barriers early childhood providers face when it comes to providing food to program participants. The Providing Meals…
Read MorePumpkins, Squash and Gourds: 10 Autumn Recipes for CACFP Sites
Enjoy these CACFP creditable recipes featuring pumpkins, butternut squash, and acorn squash. These vegetables are in-season in autumn and highlighting them this time of year can aid in local food procurement as well as maximizing their flavor and nutritional benefits. Even better, they’re festive and fun for fall holidays! Check out our list for ten pumpkin and gourd CACFP recipes.
Read MoreNational Farm to School Month
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food.
Read MoreSurvey Review: 2021 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey
This is a broad overview of the newly published findings of the 2021 study conducted by the National Farm to School Network and Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems. Read the complete report for an in-depth look at their findings.
Read MoreResources for Autumn Fun at Your CACFP Site
Our top recommendations for ways to celebrate autumn at your CACFP site, from fall-themed recipes to autumn books and crafts.
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