Snack Attack

This month's snack attack features some popular meat alternates. Freshen up on how to credit these food items with USDA's tip sheet and our Meal Pattern Minute.

Cottage cheese and carrot sticks

Egg and cherry tomatoes

Milk and cereal

Beets and grapes

Hummus and celery sticks

· USDA Resource: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates Tip Sheet (English/Spanish)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Store-Bought Hummus

Need More Snack Ideas?

Learn about quick snacks that can be prepared in advance or on the spot, and how to involve children in some of the snack-making activities with this on-demand webinar available in the Learning Center.

· Watch On Demand: Quick, Easy, Low Prep Snacks

Last Chance for the Virtual Summit

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Advancing Indigenous Health Equity and Food Security

Policy is a major determinant of health among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Join Alec Calac to explore the complex factors that have contributed to high rates of obesity and diabetes among Indigenous Peoples in the United States.

Thursday, August 24

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern

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Open Positions in the CACFP

Looking for a new path in your career? There are currently six open positions on our job board.

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Free Activity Page

August 10 is World Lion Day. Download this free activity to help children work on their fine motor skills.

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