Chicken and Waffles with Maple-Peach Glaze

Tomorrow is National Waffle Day, so it's a perfect time to try out this recipe from USDA Team Nutrition. You only need four ingredients, and one serving provides 1 1/2 oz meat and 1/2 oz whole grain-rich grains.

Get the Recipe for 6, 26 or 50 Servings

Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates Tip Sheet

Do you need a refresher on what credits for a meat or meat alternate? Need a reminder on how much to serve? Download this new tip sheet from USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

Download the Tip Sheet

Eight CACFP Resources for Back to School

We're wishing you the best school year ever! Whether your CACFP operation is year-round or follows a traditional school calendar, August can be a time to welcome new students, age students up into new classrooms, re-establish norms and expectations, and more! We've got you covered with seven resources for back to school, plus a whole year of free motivational posters.

Read More

CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Show your passion for providing healthy, nutrient-dense food to the children and adults that you serve by becoming a CACFP Professional like Karen Fontenette and Cecilia Crawford. 

Special Diets Boot Camp

There's still time to register for our Special Diets Boot Camp on August 30-31! Join us on Zoom to learn more about these topics and more:

• Accommodating Participants with Disabilities
• Wheat, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Dairy Meal Modifications
• Common Allergens & Reading the Food Label
• Serving Foods to Participants with Swallowing Difficulties

Register Today

Facebook Trending

Join the #NationalCACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. Get a dose of what's in the news, policy changes and CACFP-specific issues. Resources, printables, partner resources and more!

@NationalCACFP on Facebook

National Thoughtful Day

Celebrate this holiday on August 28 with this free activity page that encourages thoughtful actions in everyday life.

Download the Activity Page

Featured Member Resource

Milk is served to children during every breakfast, lunch and supper in the CACFP. But do children know why milk is so important for growing bodies? If you're an NCA member, you can download our exclusive activity page that will teach kids about the benefits of milk through activities and crafts.

Access Member Resources