Holiday Menu Planning in the CACFP

Looking for ideas to replace traditional holiday sweets and treats with healthy and nutritious foods? Want to learn more about what #CACFPCreditable holiday meals look like among different cultures? Join us for a free half-hour session! Register by Wednesday, December 8 to secure your spot.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

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Food Safety Challenge

Did you know that December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month? It's important to practice good food safety not only with the meals that are served to CACFP participants, but also in everyday life! Refresh your knowledge of food safety with these fun, Jeopardy-style slides from the Institute of Child Nutrition.

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Snack Attack

Here are some #CACFPCreditable snacks to try out on your next grocery trip:

Carrot, raisin, pineapple slaw

Strawberry and spinach salad

Chicken noodle soup

Mashed sweet potatoes and meatballs

Blueberry muffin and orange wedges

Attend #NCNC22 For Free

NCA is giving away 15 scholarships for the 2022 National Child Nutrition Conference, which include registration fees, four nights' lodging at the conference hotel and up to $300 toward transportation costs. Find out if you qualify for this exclusive opportunity!

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Los Cabos Mexican Foods is a manufacturer of quality Mexican Food entrees, including burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and tamales, each designed to specifically meet the rigorous nutritional and CN requirements demanded in the K12 segment. They offer these entrees for breakfast, lunch and smart snack application for all feeding styles, including speed scratch, grab and go, curbside, in both bulk pack and individually wrapped. Los Cabos also can accept your USDA Foods (cheese) for further processing and additional realized discounts.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Do you want to gain a better perspective of the CACFP as a whole, not only understanding the meal pattern requirements but why they are beneficial? Krista Salazar and Champaigne Spivey attribute their enriched understanding to their professional certification.

Are you looking to showcase your knowledge and experience as a child nutrition professional?

Be Like Krista and Champaigne: Get Your Professional Certification Today

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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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Make Your Own Holiday Cards

December 9 is National Christmas Card Day. Download these templates to make your own cards for the holiday season.

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Job Opportunities

If you're looking for a new job opportunity, be sure to check our website. Currently, there are five positions looking to be filled. Or, if you're an NCA member and would like to advertise an open position, you can post to our job opportunities page from your Info Hub.

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