June 2023
No Kitchen? No Problem!
Thursday, June 8 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Not everyone in CACFP/SFSP has access to a full kitchen. Learn how to plan a menu with shelf-stable and fresh foods that require assembly only. Receive recipe ideas that are not only #CACFPCreditable but also may become favorites at your site!
Presented by: Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 1.0 CEU for attending this Zoom webinar. Can't make it to the live event? Watch this session on-demand through July 5th.
USDA Listening Session: SFSP Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meals
Wednesday, June 14 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
USDA wants to hear from you! The National CACFP Sponsors Association, in collaboration with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, invites you to participate in a webinar to provide feedback on successful implementation of non-congregate summer meal service in rural communities.
Presented by: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Advocating for CACFP: How to Host Elected Officials
Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected official to join you at your site to interact with and serve meals/snacks to the children or adults in your care. Learn how to host your elected official at your site, from the initial invite to the follow up after a successful site visit.
Presented by:
Alexia Thex, MEd; National CACFP Sponsors Association
McKenzie Brunner, MGPS; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this Zoom webinar. Can't make it to the live event? Look for it in our Learning Center after it concludes.
Food Plating with a Purpose
Thursday, June 22 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Having challenges with children eating certain foods? The way we present nutritious foods to children is a powerful tool that encourages them to eat healthier meals and snacks. Why not make it a little fun? By introducing fun shapes and designs to a single plate or family style dish, children may be persuaded to try these new or challenging foods. Learn how you can easily construct enticing plates and receive recipe ideas to inspire new creations!
Presented by: Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this Zoom webinar.
Secrets to Success: How to be a Presenter at NCNC24
Wednesday, June 28 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Would you like to learn how to showcase your expertise and share your professional experiences at the National Child Nutrition Conference? Join us to discover how to submit a winning workshop proposal! We'll share the requirements and guidelines for submitting your proposal, as well as our speaker agreement and expectations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine at the premier event in child nutrition!
Presented by: Lisa Mack; National CACFP Sponsors Association
July 2023
Connecting Nutrition with Food, Fitness & Crafts
Thursday, July 20 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Nutrition education goes beyond serving healthy meals and snacks. Incorporating nutrition education in multiple facets through recipes, active games, and fun crafts can help reinforce the importance of keeping our body healthy. Learn how you can tie in the foods we eat with easy, nutrition-related activities throughout the year.
Presented by: Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this Zoom webinar.
Crediting Recipes in the CACFP for Centers
Thursday, July 27 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Have you already attended the webinar on How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP? In this session, we'll go a step further and apply what we know about crediting recipes for centers. Learn how to evaluate and scaleup recipes while ensuring they are CACFP creditable. Become confident in developing your own #CACFPCreditable recipes to make and serve to those in your care.
Presented by: Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 1.0 CEU for attending this Zoom webinar. Can't make it to the live event? This webinar will be available on-demand through August 4th.
August 2023
Recursos en español para CACFP
Jueves 3 de agosto | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm hora estándar del este
¿Necesita recursos del programa de alimentos para el cuidado de niños y adultos en español pero no está seguro de dónde encontrarlos? Asista a este seminario web gratuito donde revisamos dónde puede acceder a los recursos en español. ¡Además, esta es la oportunidad de preguntarles a los expertos del CACFP que hablan español sobre el programa!
Presentado por:
Blake Stanford, CMP, Southwest Human Development Services
Susan Ison, CMP, Helping Hands
Gabriela Rangel, CMP, CCNP, Child and Family Resources
Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association
2023 CACFP Virtual Summit
August 15-17, 2023 | 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern
Looking for CACFP training? Join us each day from your home or office between 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern. We're bringing you workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, financial and nonprofit management, and more!
Registration fee includes on-demand sessions, available through August 31, 2023.