Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
September Snack Attack
Check out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:
Strawberries and granola
Whole grain-rich pita and papaya
Kiwi and Jicama
Bagel and blueberries
Tuna and crackers
CACFP Head Start Boot Camp is Here!
Looking for food program training? Delve into a comprehensive range of vital topics tailored to the unique needs of Head Start programs.
Read MoreMore Native Foods Added to the Food Buying Guide
The Child and Adult Care Food Program has new creditable foods listed on the USDA Food Buying Guide! If you are new to the FBG, this interactive tool allows for easy display, search, and navigation of food yield information. In addition, users can compare yield information, create a favorite foods list, and access tools, such as the Recipe Analysis Workbook (RAW) and the Product Formulation Statement Workbook.
Read MorePatatas Bravas
#CACFPCreditable
Read MoreArroz Tapado
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Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Deli Meats
What documentation is needed to serve deli meats in the CACFP?
Read MoreSelecting and Storing Fresh Produce
Incorporating fresh produce into the food you serve can be a great practice, but it’s important that you know how to properly store different types of produce. Our partners at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) have tips on how to select and store fresh produce so they stay good longer and don’t go to waste.
Read MoreFinal Rule: Child Nutrition Program Integrity
The USDA released a final rule on child nutrition program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed. This rule is one of many steps that USDA is taking to ensure that federal child nutrition programs can serve the millions of children who depend on them to reach their full potential.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Full-Strength Juice and Infants
Is full-strength juice creditable in the Infant Meal Pattern?
Read MoreAdvancing Indigenous Health Equity and Food Security
Policy is a major determinant of health among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Explore the complex factors that have contributed to high rates of obesity and diabetes among Indigenous Peoples in the United States, including, but not limited to, the disruption of Indigenous knowledge systems, commodity food offerings, displacement, and federal funding shortfalls. Identify best practices for engaging with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Villages and learn how state and federal food commodity programs can advance food sovereignty efforts.
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