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National CACFP Association Board of Directors Announces Executive Committee

The National CACFP Association (NCA) Board of Directors has elected three members to serve on the organization’s Executive Committee. Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, was elected to a three-year term that consists of serving as the Chair-Elect for FY26, the Board Chair for FY27 and the Immediate Past Chair for FY28. Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP, has been elected Secretary and Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, was elected Treasurer, each serving two-year terms. Together, these leaders bring decades of experience, dedication, and advocacy to advance NCA’s mission of supporting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community nationwide.

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Healthy Cooking

A nutritious meal starts with healthy ingredients, and how those ingredients are prepared or cooked is important. This Mealtime Memo from our partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition explores ways to prepare nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) using healthy ingredients and cooking methods.

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Resources and Support During the Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has continued into November as Congress has yet to reach an agreement on Fiscal Year 2026 funding. We’ve put together a list of resources and ideas for providers to help families that experience disruption to food programs during the shutdown.

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Eat Well and Stay Healthy

We know this might be a challenging time for families that might be experiencing food insecurity. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities wanted to share a few resources that may support the children and families you serve.

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From Storytime to Suppertime

The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) operates CACFP ARAS and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through its “Be Mighty” program. The Be Mighty program runs in 11 branches throughout the Little Rock, Arkansas area and serves over 63,000 meals and snacks each year.

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Sprouting Success: Celebrate Farm to CACFP

Farm to CACFP Week is October 12-18, 2025! NCA is excited to help you celebrate with resources to get you started. Wondering how to participate? It can be as simple as sharing a newsletter with parents, planning an educational activity with your kids, or creating an interactive experience like starting a garden. Chances are, you’re already doing something that ties into Farm to CACFP!

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Little Sprouts, Big Lessons: Farm to Early Education ($)

Nutrition and agriculture education represent one of the three core elements of Farm to ECE. Explore fun and engaging activity ideas along with best practices for bringing food-based learning into your early childhood program. Discover free resources to help you implement these hands-on learning experiences with ease.

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