Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
Free Webinar Advocating for CACFP: How to Host Elected Officials
During the entire month of August, every congressional representative will be back in their home state. Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate for CACFP! Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected officials to visit your site to interact with and serve meal/snack to the children or adults in your care.
Read MoreNational Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Month! Discover AAPI inspired recipes and learn more about Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice for movement.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 5
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fifth method!
Read MoreNutrition Facts Labels and the CACFP
The Nutrition Facts label on food packages provides helpful information. It is a great tool to use when planning menus to determine creditable foods. Our partners at the Institute of Child nutrition created a resource focused on how to use the Nutrition Facts label to credit certain foods in the CACFP.
Read MoreMay Snack Attack
Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:
Shredded chicken and tortilla
WGR pasta and vegetables
Red pepper sticks and grapes
Edamame and Melba toast
Mixed greens and grapefruit
Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 2
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fourth method!
Read MoreProvider Appreciation Day
This year, provider appreciation day is May 12 and is all about saying “thank you“ to America’s child care providers. A simple gesture can mean the world to the workforce that keeps the rest of the workforce going. Our partners at Child Care Aware of America make it easy to say #ThankYouChildCare with their toolkit of resources in English and Spanish, and a few easy activities that make a provider feel appreciated.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 1
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is the fourth method!
Read More2023 May Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in May at NCA!
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day!
Earth day is a special day where we celebrate and bring awareness in protecting our precious planet. Teaching the children in your care how important it is to keep our plant clean and healthy will pave the way for our youngest generation to make the world a better place.
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