Happy Holidays from NCA

We're wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season. As a reminder, the NCA offices will be closed from December 25 through January 1. Enjoy these activity pages for children and adults to celebrate the New Year.

· Free Activity Pages: Happy New Year

Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip!

Pasta and tomatoes

Tuna and oranges

Chicken and brown rice

Whole grain-rich toast and cottage cheese

Pretzels and mixed fruit

· Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods, Method 1

· USDA Resource: Using Ounce Equivalents for Grains

Get Your Questions Answered by Our Nutritionist

Do you have questions about serving milk in the CACFP meal pattern? We're celebrating National Milk Day on January 11 with a special Q&A with our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD. This event is free for members and $12 for non-members. Not a member? Become one today.

· Register for 2 pm Session

· Register for 8:30 pm Session

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· SFSP Boot Camp (January 17)

· Free Webinar: Sneak Peek: 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference (January 24)

· Free Webinar: Heartful Choices: Keeping Children Healthy (January 25)

Apply for Your Chance to Attend NCNC24 for Free

Don't let this deadline pass you by during the holiday season! We're giving away seven scholarships to attend the National Child Nutrition Conference, April 22-26 in Orlando, as well as eight scholarships to our virtual option. Take two minutes out of your day for a chance to get quality training and invaluable networking opportunities courtesy of NCA.

· Apply for a Scholarship by January 16

· Explore the Conference