Registration is now open for USDA Team Nutrition's upcoming webinar, which will show CACFP operators how to plan and prepare reimbursable snacks for the children and adults in their care.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

2:00 - 2:30 pm ET (English)

3:00 - 3:30 pm ET (Spanish)

If you would like to incorporate more local foods into your program, take a look at this new fact sheet from the USDA.

This recipe from USDA uses fresh vegetables that are currently in season and should be easy to find at most farmers' markets. Season with lemon juice and fresh dill for a delicious vegetable medley.

We invite you to share your story, expertise, experience and passion with our attendees at the 2022 National Child Nutrition Conference. Submit your presentation proposal for a workshop, shop talk or training academy session by September 1, 2021.

Be sure to stick around for the last sessions of the day from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2021 CACFP Virtual Summit. Monday's session will be about all things policy, we'll end Tuesday with a presentation on our CACFP Professional Certification program, and check out Wednesday's session to learn about the nutrition education resources that are available for free on our website.

Local foods and growing your own garden can get kids more excited to try new produce. Download this free activity sheet for ideas on how to teach kids how their food is grown, a recipe for a tasty garden stir fry and instructions on how to build your own container garden.

With Labor Day coming up next Monday, it's a great time to teach kids about the importance of those who work in our communities. If you're an NCA member, you have access to our Community Helpers worksheets, available on the Toolkits page of our website.

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

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