Weekly Celebrations

Sunday evening marks the first night of Hanukkah. For a #CACFPCreditable version of a traditional Hanukkah dish, latkes, try out our Potato Pancakes recipe. The first day of winter is also approaching, so download our free Happy Winter activity page to get ready!

· Recipe: Potato Pancakes

· Free Activity Page: Happy Winter

· Member Resource: Hanukkah Activity Page

Get a Free Refresher on Medical Statements

Join us next week on December 18 for a free webinar on when medical statements are required in the CACFP and how to properly implement them. We'll also be discussing the 2025 USDA regulation update that authorizes Registered Dietitians (RDs) to sign medical statements for meal accommodations.

· Register for Free

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· 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)

Sponsor Members, Have You Ordered Your Free Magazines?

We're currently taking orders for our latest edition of Child Nutrition Today magazine. If you're a CACFP Sponsor Member, you can get 100 copies of the magazine for free - just pay for shipping and handling costs! But act quickly. Your 100 free copies must be ordered by December 15. Not a CACFP Sponsor Member? Join today.

· Preview the Magazine

· Order Your Free Copies

Creating Sustainable Food Access Through YMCA

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina acts as a sponsor and operator of the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool and the Summer Food Service Program. Learn how they grew their CACFP sponsorship to 26 affiliated and 18 unaffiliated sites since getting started in 2021.

· Read More on Our Blog

Industry Partner Spotlight

Food & Supply Source is a partner to human services organizations throughout the United States. Using their buying power, they help individual centers purchase food & supplies at prices far lower than what they could have negotiated on their own. Their typical members realize savings of 10-35% on their current spend. Their services are free! Group pricing on food & supplies, nutritional menus (CACFP Compliant) and concierge customer service. No cost, no contract, no kidding! It's all about saving you time and money, while streamlining your operations.