Take Action Today for an Additional Meal or Snack in Child Care

Time is running out for Congress to take action for CACFP. Act TODAY to urge your Congressional Senators and Representatives to include funding for an additional meal or snack in child care.

Click here to take action today!

Adding Whole Grains to Your Menu

Remember, at least one serving of grains must be whole grain-rich in order for your meals and snacks to be reimbursed. Here are some resources on implementing whole grain-rich foods.

· USDA Resource: Adding Whole Grains to Your CACFP Menu

· Free USDA Webinar: Adding Whole Grains to Your Menu

Hanukkah Sameach!

We want to wish those who celebrate Hanukkah a happy and peaceful holiday season! This year's celebration begins at sundown on December 18 and ends on December 26.

· Free Activity Page: Hanukkah Activities

· Member Resource: Hanukkah

Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you're planning your next grocery trip:

Crackers and cheese

Tortilla chips with vegetable salsa

Croissant and mixed fruit

Mini bagels and eggs

Crepes and bananas

Don't Miss Out on Event Deadlines!

We've got one more virtual event to close out the year - How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP on December 15. Also, don't let the scholarship application period for the National Child Nutrition Conference pass you by - apply by January 10!

· Register for How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP

· NCNC23 Scholarship Application

· Register for National Child Nutrition Conference

What Are You Serving Up?

This week's #CACFPCreditable meal is from Browns Childcare - we love how they used cookie cutters to transform cheese slices into fun shapes!

Want to show off what you're serving? Join the CACFP Community Facebook Group and share your photos there or submit creditable meals and snacks directly to be featured on our Creditable Food Blog.