Stacy Dean Honored as 2023 Friend of CACFP

During the National Child Nutrition Conference in San Diego, USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean was presented with the 2023 Friend of CACFP Award. We thank Ms. Dean for her role in strengthening the CACFP.

· Watch Acceptance Speech

Fruit and Yogurt Roll-Ups

Try a different take on a breakfast burrito with this #CACFPCreditable recipe from the Child Nutrition Recipe Box! On an 8" whole-wheat tortilla, spread 1/4 cup of nonfat, vanilla Greek yogurt. Add 1/2 cup diced strawberries, and you can add an optional tablespoon of granola for some extra crunch. Roll the tortilla up like a burrito. One roll-up provides 1/2 cup fruit, 1/2 oz eq meat alternate and 1 1/2 oz eq grains.

· USDA Resource: Sugar Limits in Yogurt (English/Spanish)

Take Action to Extend the Additional 10 Cent Reimbursement for CACFP

Currently, the additional 10 cent reimbursement for all meals and snacks served in the CACFP is set to expire on June 30, 2023. This extra reimbursement has been vital for the CACFP community during the pandemic and continues to help providers operate the CACFP. The Helping Schools Feed Kids Act of 2023 was introduced in the house to extend the additional 10 cent reimbursement in the CACFP through school year 2023-2024. Thank you to Representatives Spanberger and Fitzpatrick for co-sponsoring this bipartisan bill. Reach out to your representative today and urge them to support this bipartisan bill!

· Take Two Minutes to Send a Letter to Your Representative

Annual CACFP Training

Whether you're new to the CACFP or need a refresher, our Annual CACFP Training for FY23 has something for everyone. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, May 10 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern and earn 2.0 Continuing Education Units for attending. Registration is $29 through May 5, increasing to $49 after May 5.

· Register for Annual Training

On-Site/Off-Site Monitoring Guidance Released

Virtual Monitoring waivers are set to expire in June. USDA has provided guidance outlining when on-site monitoring is required and when states/sponsors have the discretion to conduct monitoring off-site. It is important to note that all three CACFP monitoring visits must still be conducted on-site.

· CACFP Guidance

· SFSP Guidance

· School Meal Program Guidance

Explore More National Parks with the 2024 Calendar Activity Pages

When you order the 2024 CACFP Nutrition Calendar & Training Program, you also get access to a variety of bonus materials for you to use in your home or center. Our activity pages feature 12 new national parks - different from the ones shown in the main calendar!

· Order Calendars Today

On Demand: Summer 2023 Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas

This webinar by USDA provided information on how to implement non-congregate meal service for rural areas through the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option during summer 2023.

· Watch the Webinar