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December 22, 2020 eNews

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December 22, 2020 eNews

Emergency Funding for CACFP Coming Soon!

Sponsoring organizations and CACFP homes and centers will finally get financial relief in the new year once President Trump signs the economic aid bill passed by the House and Senate yesterday.

Your 150,000 letters sent to Congress through our network over the last ten months--together with the hard work of our board, friends, and allies--have been heard and finally realized into action.

We thank the members and staff of Congress for their constant stewardship of our community, for supporting us through the devastating economic impact of the pandemic, and for their commitment to ensuring access to food through the CACFP for over 5 million children and adults where many face food insecurity.

Although it will be 2021 before USDA and States are able to distribute these funds, we're hosting a COVID-19 Emergency Funding for CACFP Q&A Open House today and tomorrow to share the formula of the funding.
 
Register for Q&A Open House



Happy Holidays


We wish you and your loved ones peace, joy and health during this holiday season! Our offices will be closed next week, but we'll be back to bring you news, tools, activities and training in the New Year. 



New Year's Activity Sheets

Download, print and share these activity sheets with the adults or children in your care. They can make their own masks for an at-home New Year's Eve party and train their brains with a word hunt and sudoku puzzle. 





Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Serve your fruits and vegetables together with this lovely side dish or snack. Sweet potatoes, apples and cranberries are seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla for a nutritious recipe that feels like a holiday treat.

Get the CACFP Recipes for 6, 25, or 50 Servings



Facebook Trending

Join the #NationalCACFP 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. Resources, printables, partner resources, and more! 


 




CACFP Professionals Spotlight 



Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education?  



Two Bite Club 

Get ready for story time with the book from the USDA designed to help introduce kids to a variety of healthy foods. You'll also find a coloring page, certificate for the Two Bite Club, fun activity pages for kids, and Tips for Growing Healthy Eaters.



Featured Member Resources

Become an NCA member and gain access to activity sheets that are free to download, print and share. We offer plenty of options to celebrate holidays, such as Kwanzaa, which is from December 26-January 1. 




Join the Food Program

Serving meals and snacks in your family home care or child/adult care center?
Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPcreditable meals and snacks.


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