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December 15, 2020 eNews
Food Bank Aims to End Chronic Hunger; Serves Thousands Daily "1 in 5 children in our service area are not getting the nutritious food they need. When kids don't have what they need, emotional and learning needs suffer." ~ Northern Illinois Bank, Geneva, IL, CACFP Since 2005. |  |
USDA Off-Site Monitoring Fact Sheets Available Now USDA FNS issued a series of fact sheets for off-site monitoring, which include best practices for CACFP & SFSP Sponsoring Organizations, as well as CACFP/SFSP State Agencies. Take a look at some of the recommended best practices for your monitoring activities. |  |
December Snack Attack This month's snacks include lots of colorful vegetables that you can serve in the CACFP! Spinach and feta cheese saladBaked sweet potato and apple slicesBlack bean dip and pita chipsSugar snap peas and tomato juiceOrange bell peppers and crackers |  |
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CACFP Professionals Certification Spotlight
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Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? You may already qualify for your professional certification!
Grow It! Memory Cards Do you love playing memory games with those in your care? Download this set of cards from Team Nutrition to learn while you play! This set features fruits and vegetables, but with a twist on the classic memory game. Instead of matching identical images, you'll be matching how produce looks when sliced or served with how it looks before being harvested. Download Memory Cards |  |
Caring for Each Other Activities Spending time together to celebrate holiday traditions can be a highlight for each member of the family. This year, getting together with family and friends may not be possible-at least not in the usual way. Use these ideas and activities from our friends at Sesame Street in Communities to help you talk about what might be the same or different about your holiday get-togethers this year. |  |
Industry Partner Spotlight Serving CACFP sponsors since 2003, ChildWatch provides vital tools for administering the CACFP from mobile meals and attendance tracking to menu planning, meal production, site monitorings and claims processing for both homes and centers. Independent centers and sponsors easily manage their program in real-time with our 100% cloud-based software services. Free training and support are included. ChildWatch |  |
Featured Member Resources NCA members have access to a variety of activity pages, nutrition education and more! Our holiday activity pages offer a newsletter template for every month and are free to download, print and share for all our members. |  |
Make Your Own Holiday Card The Holiday Season is in full swing! Print these cards out and give them to those in your care so they can color and personalize a holiday card for their loved ones. |  |
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