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Harvest of the Month
Harvest of the Month Explore Harvest of the Month resources from across the country, showcasing seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in each state. These state-specific materials can help you highlight fresh, local produce and bring seasonal learning into your programs year-round. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawai’i Idaho Illinois Indiana…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Enrique Viejon Jr. with Educare of Washington DC
Enrique Viejon Jr. is the Comprehensive Services Manager at Educare of Washington DC which runs two Head Start centers and is a CACFP sponsor for six centers. Learn more about Enrique’s work!
Read More2027 Exhibitor Information
March 29 – April 2, 2027 Chicago, Illinois Why partner with the National CACFP Association? The National CACFP Association (NCA) is the national platform for the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We represent a broad network of organizations that work tirelessly to serve nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults nationwide…
Read More2027 Presenter Resources
March 29 – April 2, 2027 Chicago, Illinois Presenter Resources Congratulations on being selected to present at the 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference! The following information will help you prepare for a successful conference experience. Key Dates for Presenters Conference Presenter Checklist Before the Conference Watch Secrets to Success: How to Be a Presenter at…
Read More2027 Schedule
March 29 – April 2, 2027 Chicago, Illinois Schedule of Events Registration for the conference includes all hybrid onsite/virtual sessions, both live and on-demand, through April 30, 2027. Schedule is subject to change.  ^ Pre-Registration Required    * By Invitation Only All times below are listed in Central Time. Pre-Conference Orientation Sessions (on Zoom) …
Read MoreFood and Nutrition Administration Relocation
Today, April 30, 2026, USDA announced the creation of the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) to oversee USDA’s 16 nutrition assistance programs. In addition, USDA announced the reorganization and relocation of all program staff from Washington D.C. to regional hub locations.
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: April 2026
Over the past three months, USDA has released new guidance, income eligibility guidelines, an updated crediting handbook, and announced Farm to School Grantees. Read on to see what you’ve missed.
Read MoreIncorporating Local Beef Into CNP Meals
USDA released a memo outlining opportunities within current CACFP and SFSP regulations for operators to procure and use local beef in their creditable meals. The release of the memo is in response to the 2025-2030 DGA recommendation to prioritize protein foods. The memo does not make any changes to current requirements of the CACFP and SFSP; it simply outlines resources to help operators source and serve local beef.
Read MoreDietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 – Eat Real Food
USDA released a memo outlining some of the key updates included in the 2020-2030 DGAs. While USDA emphasizes that CACFP and SFSP operators familiarize themselves with the recommendations, there are no immediate changes to program requirements. Operators must continue to follow current CACFP and SFSP meal pattern requirements
Read MoreChildren Missing Out on Afterschool Nutrition Programs
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) released their Afterschool Supper report that snapshots participation in October 2024. They found that afterschool supper participation has increased and that CACFP represents 50% of the daily participation.
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