December 14, 2021 eNews

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December 14, 2021 eNews

By National CACFP Sponsors Association

12/14/2021

Let's keep the holiday spirit going with some great winter resources. Get ideas for seasonal crafts, activities and recipes, or check out our webinar on-demand for some multi-cultural foods to incorporate for your end-of-year menu planning.

Holiday Menu Planning in the CACFP

If you missed last week's webinar on Holiday Menu Planning, we've got you covered! You can watch this free, half-hour session on demand. Learn more about what #CACFPCreditable holiday meals look like among different cultures and leave with ideas to replace traditional holiday sweets and treats with healthy and nutritious foods.

Meal Component Quiz

Does an avocado credit as a fruit or vegetable? Can you credit cream cheese in the CACFP? See if you're a CACFP meal pattern component guru with this quiz from USDA Team Nutrition.

Take the Quiz

Oatmeal Muffin Squares

December 19 is National Oatmeal Muffin Day. Try this twist on muffins by baking them into squares with this recipe from USDA. One piece provides 1/8 cup fruit and 1 1/2 oz eq grains.

Download the Recipe for 25 or 50 Servings

Get the Early Registration Rate for #NCNC22

Need to spend remaining funds for the year? Plan on joining us in New Orleans or on Zoom for the 2022 National Child Nutrition Conference! Our early registration rate of $379 is available through January 31.

Industry Partner Spotlight

You want the very best for the children in your care. So do we. At Gerber, research informs everything we do – from the products we make, to the nutrition education we deliver, and the services we offer. Gerber is a leader in childhood nutrition, and we’re committed to being your partner in childcare by providing high quality, nutritious foods that meet the CACFP meal patterns. Get access to discounted products, Gerber cycle menu and creditable product brochure today.

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Shout Out to These New CACFP Professionals

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Featured Member Resource

Get in the holiday spirit with our wide array of activity pages! If you're an NCA member, you can download, print and share any of our exclusive holiday pages for free.

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