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August 11, 2020 eNews
New Waiver of Onsite Monitoring FNS has issued a new national wavier that allows for offsite monitoring and it is effective immediately through September 30, 2021. As a reminder, state agencies must opt in to Nationwide Waivers offered by the USDA so check with your state agency for further guidance. We applaud and thank the USDA for taking action during this pandemic to protect the health of essential workers, children and adults in care, and the entire CACFP community. |
Virtual Summit Starts Today! 20 Workshops. Four half-days. One amazing opportunity for training at your home or office. Attend live presentation or watch on demand at your convenience through August 31st. It's not too late!
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Pandemic Response: Meal Delivery in California Three meals per week are delivered to children from six families who were enrolled in Ana's family home child care in San Francisco. She continues meal service as part of the efforts in ensuring that they still have access to food during the COVID crisis. One meal favorite features rice, beans, beef stew, yucca and tomato. ~ Ana Paula Quinonez |
Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation Although 2.8 million children received lunch through the Summer Nutrition Programs in July 2019, there's about 20 million more children who participated in free and reduced-price school lunch during the 2018-2019 regular school year according to FRAC's Summer Nutrition Status Report and are at risk of going hungry. |
CACFP Professionals Certification Spotlight
Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? You may already qualify for your professional certification! Get Your Professional Certification Or join us at a webinar today to learn all about it! Tuesday, August 11th, 5:15 pm Eastern CACFP Professional Certification Program Overview |
Easy Mango Salsa 1 mango (peeled and chopped) 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 green onion, chopped 1 lime, juiced (1-2 Tablespoons) Peel and chop the mango, be sure to remove the seed. Cut the pepper and onion into small pieces. Mix all the ingredients together and serve with your favorite whole grain-rich cracker. |
Motivation Moment #ProvidersRock #LongDaysShortYears |
CACFP Creditable Tools & Nutrition Education Resources We know that many members of the Child Nutrition community want access to high-quality materials for their use as well as access to training, support, and the latest and greatest crafts, recipes, and fun physical movement ideas. We can help. Join us at a webinar to learn all about it! |
NCA Membership Benefits We welcome all who operate, support, or provide services to organizations with child nutrition programs to have a united voice as a member of our association. Tuesday, August 18, 5:15 pm Eastern |
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