Get Caught Up on the USDA's Final Rule Updates in the CACFP & SFSP

The USDA recently released a Final Rule to better align meal patterns in the CACFP and SFSP with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Join USDA for a free webinar on Thursday, March 16, to review these updates. NCA members are invited to join us after the webinar for an Ask Us Anything session. Not a member? Join today.

· Register for USDA Webinar - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern

· Register for Ask Us Anything Webinar - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern

· Read More About Updates to Nutrition Requirements Final Rule

Egg-cellent Meat Alternates

May is National Egg Month! Eggs are credited under the meat/meat alternate category in the CACFP, and their nutrient density makes them a wonderful addition to menu planning. One large egg credits for 2 ounce equivalents of meat/meat alternate. Check out our tasty and vibrant Confetti Egg Taco recipe for a breakfast favorite!

· Recipe: Confetti Egg Taco

· Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Breakfast

· Free Activity Page: Eggs in a Basket

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Age-Defying Flavors: Adapting Recipes for Older Adults (May 8)

· Annual CACFP Training FY24 (May 23)

· Free for Members: Marketing Your Business: Marketing Yourself (May 30)

Blake Stanford Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

On April 22 at the National Child Nutrition Conference in Orlando, Blake Stanford was presented with NCA's Lifetime Achievement Award. Blake has served on the Board of Directors for more than 20 years, including currently as our Immediate Past Chair. Thank you, Blake, for always being a fierce advocate for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Extend Learning About STEAM with 12-Month Curriculum

Each month of the CACFP Nutrition Calendar features activities, crafts, recipes and nutrition notes related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics). But did you know that you also get access to a year's worth of activity pages with even more ideas on how you can inspire curiosity to those in your care? Orders for the 2025 Training Program and Nutrition Calendar are due by June 7.

· Learn More About Curiosity and the Cat