Weekly Celebrations

August 24 is National Waffle Day! Try out our #CACFPCreditable recipe and create a colorful breakfast using your favorite fruits. This recipe uses whole grain-rich waffles, so we've also got a refresher on what whole grain-rich means in the CACFP.

· Recipe: Waffle Fruit Pizza

· Meal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich

· Free Activity Page: How Many Fruits?

Free Course - Serving with Care: Food Safety 101

Understanding food safety is vital for ensuring a safe and healthy kitchen environment. Watch our free course in the Learning Center to identify the four core principles of food safety, learn safe food handling practices and recognize common food safety risks. There is also an exclusive handout with a safe minimum internal temperatures chart available for purchase in the course.

· Watch in the Learning Center

Get Tips on How to Make Your Case to Attend NCNC27

Attending the National Child Nutrition Conference is a smart investment for your program, your team and the people you serve. Join us on Wednesday, September 2, for a free webinar where you'll learn how to clearly communicate the value of attending and get a walkthrough of our "Make Your Case" letter and budgeting worksheet.

· Register for Free Webinar

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· CACFP Virtual Summit (August 19-20 and 26-27)

· Free Webinar - Root for Local Food: Let's Cheer for Farm to CACFP (September 10)

· Annual CACFP Training FY26 (September 16)

Member Showcase

Bhavini Patel is the owner of Kirkland Child Care, a family child care home in Washington state. When Bhavini transitioned into a child care career, she brought along her knowledge that she gained from completing a master's in nutrition and working as a dietetic technician. She uses her background to educate children about the foods that she provides, which is information that also gets passed along to families at home.

· Get to Know Bhavini

Industry Partner Spotlight

Smucker Away from Home brings foodservice pros the brands your kitchens already trust and kids already love: Smucker's® , Uncrustables® and Jif® . For CACFP operators, that means easy breakfast condiments, grab-and-go options like Uncrustables® for busy mornings or snack time, and shelf-stable ingredients that speed up back-of-house prep without sacrificing quality. One portfolio, built for the consistency child care and adult care providers count on.