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Meal Pattern Minute: Goat’s Milk

Can you serve goat’s milk in the CACFP?

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods

Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the CACFP meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains per day be whole grain-rich (WGR). Our partners at ICN have tips to help you use the food package to determine which foods are WGR and how to avoid the pitfalls of confusing terms and phrases.

Getting Started with Meatless Monday

Looking to start incorporating Meatless Monday into your menu? Our partners at the Humane Society of the United States have tips and resources to make it easier to prepare more plant-based meals.

Five Ways to Advocate in the New Year

Do you have New Years Resolutions to be more active in your community, improve your program, or make your voice heard? Read about five ideas to help you meet your goals.

Meal Pattern Minute: Grain-Based Desserts

How do you define a grain-based dessert in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Tofu for Infants

USDA released a revised memo regarding tofu in the CACFP infant meal pattern.

December Snack Attack

Pasta and tomatoes

Tuna and oranges

Chicken and brown rice

Whole grain-rich toast and cottage cheese

Pretzels and mixed fruit

CACFP Indicator for State-Level Obesity Prevention

The CACFP is an indicator for state-level obesity prevention. The inclusion of the CACFP as an indicator for obesity-prevention shows that the CACFP is an important, recognized factor for proper development in the earliest stages of life.

Meal Pattern Minute: Meat Alternates

How can you identify a meat alternate in the CACFP?

Get the Scoop! Emerging CACFP Food Trends in 2024 ($)

Out with the old, in with the new! We’re dishing out recipe ideas to kickstart the new year. Get ready to tantalize taste buds and inspire young eaters with the latest trends and delicious dishes. Explore what’s on the plate for 2024!