Going Bananas About Baking

February is 23 is National Banana Bread Day, and we've got a delicious and #CACFPCreditable recipe for you! Learn more about baking whole grain-rich foods and how you can determine ounce equivalency in recipes.

· Recipe: Banana Bread

· USDA Resource: Determining Ounce Equivalents of Grains in CACFP Recipes

· On-Demand Webinar: Baking Whole Grain-Rich Foods

· Free Activity Page: Go Bananas!

Take the CACFP Week Social Media Challenge

Share your #CACFPCreditable snacks on social media for a chance to win $100! Post your snack by March 15 on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #NCASuperSnack and #CACFPWeek, and tag us @NationalCACFP. You must operate the CACFP in order to participate. A winner will be selected on March 15 and announced on March 18.

· Check Out Past Entries

Updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines

USDA released its annual adjustment to the Income Eligibility Guidelines, which will be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

· View Updated Guidelines

Celebrate CACFP Week with Real Stories

We're kicking off CACFP Week with a free webinar on Monday, March 11. Hear stories about what the CACFP community is doing to share its message and learn how to use social media strategies, local and state proclamations, local news stories and more to help raise awareness about the CACFP. 

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Members-Only Regional Meetups (February 28)

· CACFP RD Meetup (March 7)

· Free Webinar: Family-Style Dining: Conversations Around the Table (March 28)

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