Weekly Celebrations

April 25 is National Zucchini Bread Day! Did you know that zucchini bread is considered a quick bread, and is therefore creditable in the CACFP? For a bite-sized twist on zucchini bread, try out our zucchini-banana mini muffins. April 22 is also School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Download an activity page for free for the children in your care to enjoy!

· Recipe: Zucchini-Banana Mini Muffins

· Meal Pattern Minute: Zucchini Bread

· Free Activity Page: Bus Driver Community Helper

Exploring Indian Cuisine for Healthy CACFP Menus

Indian cuisine is celebrated for its bold flavors, colorful dishes and emphasis on plant-based ingredients, making it a great addition to your CACFP menus. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, May 1 to hear from Ripsinder Arora, MS, RD, LD, on how you can incorporate these dishes into child and adult care settings. Standard registration for this webinar is $19 through April 24, but NCA members can attend for free. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

Let's Break Down the CACFP Meal Pattern

Want an overview of each meal component? We're drilling into fruits, vegetables, grains, meats/meat alternates and milk with our CACFP Meal Pattern Boot Camp on Thursday, June 12. Whether you're just getting started or need a refresher, this event will give you the knowledge you need to serve up great nutrition with confidence!

· View Our Sessions and Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Shake Things Up! Adding Smoothies to Your CACFP Menu (May 8)

· CACFP Boot Camp: Adult Care (May 14)

· Members Only: CACFP Advocate Training (May 20)

· Annual CACFP Training FY25 (May 22)

Facebook Trending

Join the National CACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. This week, we've got a book giveaway to celebrate National Gardening Month! Stop by our page and comment on the pinned post for a chance to win!

· National CACFP on Facebook

Want More Motivation Moments?

Each month of the CACFP Nutrition Calendar features activities, crafts, recipes and nutrition notes related to gardening. But there's more! Providers will also get 12 months of beautiful Motivation Moments to print and display or share on social media.

· Place Your Calendar Orders Today