Posts Tagged ‘child nutrition’
Get Ready for Farm to CACFP Week
Each year, the National CACFP Association celebrates Farm to CACFP Week, a national campaign that highlights the many ways child and adult care programs can connect local food, gardening, and agriculture education with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Through these efforts, providers can strengthen community food systems while helping participants build lifelong healthy habits.
Read MoreNCA Response – National Disqualified List Information Collection
Back to Blog Back to Blog NCA Response – National Disqualified List Information Collection August 5, 2026 In June 2026, USDA released a notice of Agency Information Collection Activities: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) National Disqualified List. This notice is of a routine collection of information, where State agencies share information on organizations…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Cheri Wood with Community Action Partners of North East Missouri
Cheri Wood is the Nutrition Manager at Community Action Partners of North East Missouri (CAPNEMO). As a community action organization, CAPNEMO operates many programs including their sponsorship of the CACFP for Head Start and Family Child Care Homes.
Read MoreIdentifying Gluten-Free Foods
Learn how to identify gluten-free foods and get a yummy gluten-free snack recipe.
Read More2026-2027 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
USDA has released the Reimbursement Rates for 2026-2027. Rates are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Read MoreNCA Launches New Learning Center to Support Child Nutrition Professionals
Back to Blog Back to Blog NCA Launches New Learning Center to Support Child Nutrition Professionals July 23, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to announce the launch of the NCA Learning Center, a comprehensive online professional development platform designed specifically for CACFP and child nutrition professionals.  For 40 years, NCA has supported…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Metropolitan Development Council
The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) is a community action agency based in Tacoma, Washington. As part of their various community services, MDC operates as a CACFP sponsor of family homes and child care centers, ensuring nutritious meals to 2,150 children.
Read More2026-2027 Cash In Lieu Value of Donated Foods
The USDA has released the cash-in-lieu value of USDA foods for 2026-2027. The value has increased by one and a half cents.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Mark Jacoby with Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
As Vice President of Business Operations with Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Mark Jacoby ensures that 14,000 children receive nutritious meals.
Read MoreSafe Meals for Field Trips
July is National Picnic Month, a great time to take children outside to explore parks, nature, or community events. But just like any mealtime at your program, food safety is important when you are away from the center. Our partners at ICN show how to pack, store, and serve meals safely for field trips while meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements.
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