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Weekly Celebrations

December is National Root Vegetables Month! Root vegetables, like sweet potatoes, carrots, jicama, radishes and beets, are rich in vitamins A, B and C, and are also a good source of fiber.

· Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash

· Member Resource: CACFP Creditable Spotlight - Beetroot

Share Ideas and Spark Inspiration

We're hosting an exclusive members-only networking event on Tuesday, December 16. Take the opportunity to engage with professionals in your region and within your job type. Share your experiences and expand your professional networking in a convenient online setting.

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More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Medical Statements: Updates & Guidance (December 18)

· Members-Only Webinar: Milk in the CACFP Q&A (January 9)

· Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step (January 15)

· Free Webinar: Supporting Emotional Well-Being with Sesame Street in Communities (January 26)

Fun Freebies

· Motivation Moment Poster

· Activity Page: Lion Lines (Wildlife Conservation Day, December 4)

Facebook Trending

Join the National CACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. Get a dose of what's in the news, policy changes and CACFP-specific issues. Find resources, printables and more!

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Industry Partner Spotlight

General Mills offers a wide variety of CACFP-creditable products for both retail and foodservice channels from brands kids know and love. Examples include whole grain-rich cereals like Kix™, Cheerios™, and Chex™; Progresso™ canned beans; Annie's™ Organic Tomato Soup; and Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix among others. For a complete list of General Mills' CACFP-creditable products and resources, visit www.bellinstitute.com/audiences/childcare (retail) or www.generalmillsfoodservice.com (foodservice).