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December 8, 2020 eNews
USDA Food Buying Guide Webinar Series Check out Team Nutrition's webinar series that focuses on the Food Buying Guide and the Exhibit A Grains Tool. Practice what you've learned, answer scenario-based questions for a certificate of completion and continuing education credit. |  |
Spinach Egg Bake 2 1/4 cups frozen spinach 6 large eggs 1 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled 1 tsp. dehydrated onions, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350° F and lightly coat medium baking dish with nonstick spray. Thaw spinach, drain, and spread evenly on bottom of baking dish. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour on top of spinach. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil on high for 2 minutes. Makes six servings that are #CACFPCreditable for 2 oz. equivalent meat alternate and 1/4 cup vegetable. Source: USDA. |  |
COVID Survey Participate in a nationwide survey of CACFP Sponsors and Providers being conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Share your experiences, challenges and needs related to providing meals and snacks to children during the COVID-19 pandemic to help guide future training and technical assistance programming. |  |
Holiday Book Giveaway There are still more books to win from our Holiday Book Giveaway! Be sure to check our Facebook page daily through December 12 and leave a comment for a chance to win one of 12 fabulous holiday books. |  |
Hanukkah Activity Sheets Hanukkah begins on December 10th this year! Celebrate the holiday with these fun activity sheets. |  |
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!
Adding Whole Grains to Your CACFP Menu How do you fulfill the minimum of one whole grain-rich serving per day? This worksheet from the USDA details how you should include whole grain-rich components based on the types of meals or snacks you serve, as well as sample meals and food items. |  |
Featured Member Resources If you're an NCA member, you have access to a variety of holiday activity pages that include a recipe, a fun game and a crafting project for every occasion. Sign in to download, print and share our Hanukkah Activity Page for free. Get Activity Pages |  |
Food Security Grant Application Community organizations, early child care centers, healthcare providers and others working to ensure vulnerable young children have access to healthy food are encouraged to apply for a grant. Grants will be between $15,000-$25,000 and applications are due on December 18, 2020. Provided by No Kid Hungry, a CACFP Ally. |  |
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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