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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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NCA FY25 Advocacy Round-Up

CACFP advocacy is central to the mission of National CACFP Association (NCA) and NCA is continuously working to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve worked to help raise awareness, expand and improve the CACFP. Your NCA membership supports these efforts. THANK YOU!

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Introducing Solid Foods to Infants

Infants’ nutritional needs evolve during their first year, and introducing solid foods is crucial in their development. Our partners at ICN provide information to help introduce solid foods smoothly. They cover recommendations for when and how to start, suggest suitable foods, highlight foods to avoid, and provide tips to reduce the risk of choking.

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Quarterly Policy Update: October 2025

In the last few months, there have been many actions by USDA, HHS, and Congress impacting Child Nutrition Programs. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!

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FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated

Back to Blog Back to Blog FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated September 29, 2025 USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2026. Why It Matters Census data and school data are the two primary sources that may be used to determine whether a site is area…

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