Chicken Fajita

Celebrate National Fajita Day on August 18 with this simple yet flavorful recipe from USDA Team Nutrition. One fajita provides 1/2 cup vegetable, 1 oz meat and 1 oz eq grains.

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Special Diets Boot Camp

Join us on Zoom, August 30-31, as we tackle the most common topics surrounding special diets in the CACFP. Learn how to apply meal pattern substitutions or modifications to accommodate the diverse needs of child and adult participants. Earn up to 7 hours of continuing education and gain on-demand access to the sessions through September 15, 2022.

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CACFP Minute

Tomorrow is National Nonprofit Day! We love being able to serve the CACFP community and want to spread the word about the benefits of the food program. Here's a quick video about the CACFP that you can share with others to encourage them to join the community. 

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Crediting Vegetables Tip Sheet

This week's fajita recipe uses multiple vegetables to make up the creditable component. Do you know how to credit vegetables in the CACFP, such as the minimum volume per serving? Get the facts quickly with this new tip sheet from USDA Food and Nutrition Service. 

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Chelsea Dow and Arlene James both agree - getting your CACFP Professional Certification is a great way to stay accountable for your training and knowledge. Will you join them and apply for your CCNP or CMP?

Comment Request: Special Milk Program for Children

State and local operators are required to collect information concerning the operation of the Special Milk Program, including the submission of applications and agreements, submission and payment of claims, and the maintenance of records. This is an ongoing collection that is both mandatory and required to obtain or retain benefit requirements.

Without this information, the Food Nutrition Service (FNS) would not be able to reimburse schools and institutions in a timely manner to allow them to properly administer the program. Comments are requested regarding the collection of information for the program.

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Featured Member Resource

Do you have picky eaters? Help ensure that your choosy participants are getting the nutrients they need to thrive with with exclusive resource on the Top Five Tips for Picky Eaters. Become a member today to access this resource and many others.

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Pilot Activity Page

Celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19 with this free activity page from our Community Helpers collection. Kids can learn about pilots and practice their coloring.

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Join the Food Program

Serving meals and snacks in your family day care home or child/adult care center?

Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPCreditable meals and snacks.

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