A Whole Month for Whole Grains

September is National Whole Grains Month, and as you know, incorporating whole grains is an important part of the CACFP meal pattern. Try out this whole grain-rich recipe and freshen up your knowledge on how to identify whole grain-rich food items. For more in-depth explanations on the six methods on how to determine if a product is whole grain-rich, you can find a multi-part series on our Meal Pattern Minute page.

· Recipe: Whole Grain Caterpillar Pancakes

· USDA Resource: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods

· Meal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich

· Free Activity Page: Grain Game

Final Rule: Child Nutrition Program Integrity

Last week, USDA released a final rule on Child Nutrition Program Integrity. The final rule aims to ensure that CNPs are properly operated and managed by increasing oversight and accountability. Wondering what the Final Rule means to you? Read our summary blog, and NCA members can register for our webinar to review the new provisions along with an opportunity for Q&A.

· Learn More on Our Blog

· Register for Webinar (Members Only)

Save Your Spot for FY23 Annual Training Before the Rate Increases

We're offering another Annual CACFP Training for FY23 on Wednesday, September 6. Topics include meal patterns, meal counts, claims submissions, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring requirements, reimbursement system, food safety and sanitation, Civil Rights, and important updates in the CACFP.

· Register Before August 30 for Lowest Rate

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the CACFP (September 14)

· Free Webinar: 2024 Nutrition Calendar & Record Keeping System: Making the Most of Your Membership Benefit (September 19)

· CACFP Head Start Boot Camp (September 26-28)

· Free Webinar: Exploring Fall Foods: Recipes & More! (October 4)

Do You Want to Present at NCNC24?

If you're interested in presenting a workshop, shop talk or preconference/postconference academy at the 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference, act quickly! Our deadline for priority consideration is this Friday, September 1.

· Submit Your Presentation Proposal

Industry Partner Spotlight

The National Peanut Board works to improve the economic condition of America’s peanut farmers and their families through compelling promotion and groundbreaking research. Peanuts are a healthy, affordable, delicious, plant-based food with 7 grams of protein per serving. Since 2001, NPB has invested more than $36 million in food allergy research, education and outreach. A core part of their work is encouraging infant caregivers to help prevent peanut allergy in the next generation. The latest federal guidelines recommend introducing peanut-containing foods when other complementary foods are introduced as early as 4-6 months.

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