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August 25, 2020 eNews
USDA Training: Mealtimes with Toddlers Watch this recorded webinar which includes practical tips for how CACFP operators can meet meal pattern requirements while addressing a toddler's developmental needs such as assisting children in learning how to feed themselves, encouraging children to try new foods, serving the right type of milk in the CACFP to different age groups, increasing exposure to a variety of vegetables and fruits, and more! Complete the post-webinar practice questions for a certificate of participation. |
Board of Directors for 2020-2023 Elections were held for three open seats on the Board of Directors for the National CACFP Sponsors Association. With a tie vote among the top four candidates, rather than hold a run-off, the board welcomes all four of these CACFP professionals to serve for the next three years: Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP and Robin Paul, CMP, CCNP. |
Go, Slow, Whoa Foods Here's a great handout and activity sheet to help everyone visualize what makes a Go Food to eat anytime, a Slow Food to eat sometimes, and a Whoa Food to eat only once in a while for healthy eating. |
Pandemic Response: Kooking for Kids What started as one kid saying, "I'm hungry," started an entire sponsoring organization for SFSP and CACFP in California. It's important for us to prepare foods for the kids in the community. Parents pickup meals for their children and over 1,800 homemade meals are being served at a time. ~ Keith Johnson |
Shout Out To These New CACFP Professionals |
Nutrition Facts Label Worksheet in English & Spanish Empower CACFP providers with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements with these education materials from USDA's Team Nutrition. |
Add Your Voice Asking Congress for Financial Relief Today Add your zip code to send this letter to your representatives in Congress, the White House, and USDA Secretary Sonny Purdue sharing the report on the Impact of COVID on the CACFP. Ask them to pass a bill now and provide financial aid to keep child care, adult care, and sponsoring organizations open for business. |
Featured Member Resources Get our August Community Helpers activity pages with a recipe, craft, physical activity, and nutrition tips. Available for free to members to download, print, and share. |
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