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December 1, 2020 eNews
Holiday Book Giveaway It's time for 12 Days of Holiday Books Giveaway! Join us on social media for a chance to win some fun books perfect for sharing the spirit of the season. |  |
#GivingTuesday Today is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good. All around the world, hundreds of millions of people have been inspired to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. |  |
Tasty Ways to Serve Pears December is National Pear Month! Here are five ways to serve pears as a snack: Baked pear with granola topping Pear and grilled cheese sandwich Pear, banana and yogurt smoothie Pear wedges with peanut butter Cottage cheese on top of pear discs |  |
Shout Out To These New CACFP Professionals When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professionals Certification stand out. |  |
Take Action: Comment Now The USDA has proposed a rule to continue the flexibility offered in the CACFP to allow flavored, low-fat milk for ages 6 and over. We support this continuation and encourage you to comment, "I support this rule." The deadline to comment is December 28, 2020. |  |
Happy Winter Activity Page Keep your children active in the winter with three games to play indoors, and keep them warm and nourished with an easy winter stew. Send this fun winter flyer home with parents and potential families to let them know you participate in the CACFP. |  |
Calculating Ounce Equivalents of Grains in the CACFP Make sure that those in your care get the right amount of grains with this informative worksheet. It includes charts for the grains ounce equivalents of commonly-used foods as well as the method for you to calculate how many ounce equivalents you are serving. |  |
Industry Partner Spotlight Pacific Northwest Canned Pears are grown by American farmers in Oregon and Washington and packed by local processors. These Bartlett pears are versatile and ready to use in recipes or enjoyed straight from the can. Poached in juice or sweetened syrup right in the can, nothing else is added to the pears. U.S. grown canned pears are available through USDA child nutrition programs or from your distributor. |  |
Shop Talk On Demand Watch these 30-minute sessions for free to learn from colleagues. Once you've watched the Shop Talk, complete the form to request your certificate of attendance. Certificates will be emailed within two weeks. |  |
Buyer's Guide & Ally Resources Get good news and resources from child nutrition community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies who can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations. |  |
Featured Member Resource A benefit of an NCA membership includes access to a variety of activity sheets that are both educational and fun, including a series on all five meal pattern components. |  |
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