Sensational Strawberries

Today is National Strawberry Day! We've got an easy and #CACFPCreditable recipe from USDA Team nutrition using frozen strawberries, low-fat Greek yogurt, agave and vanilla. Make sure the yogurt you're serving falls under the CACFP sugar limit of no more than 23 grams per six ounces.

· Recipe: Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

· USDA Resource: Sugar Limits in Yogurt (English/Spanish)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Sugar Limits in Yogurt

· Free Activity Page: Berry Fun

Serious Deficiency Process Proposed Rule

USDA released a proposed rule for updating the Serious Deficiency Process for the CACFP and SFSP, and we're here to help with resources that can get you up to speed. Check out our blog for a detailed summary, and join USDA for a free overview webinar on Thursday, March 7. After USDA's webinar, NCA members are invited to attend a Q&A hosted by NCA President & CEO Lisa Mack and Director of Policy & Partnerships Alexia Thex.

· Read More on Our Blog

· Register for USDA Webinar (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern)

· Register for Members-Only Q&A Session (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern)

Celebrate Leap Day

Looking for some last-minute ideas to celebrate Leap Day on Thursday? Read our blog for activity and craft ideas, a recipe, and some books to read to the children in your care.

· Get Inspired

More CACFP Week Resources for Members

NCA members get even more resources to celebrate National CACFP Week, which is coming up on March 10-16. Get parent newsletters in English and Spanish, plus a variety of nutrition education pieces. This year, we've got a new resource on Rainbow Super Foods. Not a member? Join today.

· Access Member Resources

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Members-Only Regional Meetups (February 28)

· Free Webinar: Good News! Sharing Your CACFP Story (March 11)

· CACFP RD Meetup (March 21)

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

Sponsor Showcase

We took some time to catch up with Laura McCabe, the Director of KidCare Nutrition Sponsor in Greeley, Colorado. Read more about her journey from family home child care provider to her current role as Director of a sponsoring organization.

· Get to Know Laura

Join the Food Program

Do you know providers who have not yet signed up for the CACFP? Forward this email or share these links to help spread the word about how they can start getting reimbursed for the healthy meals and snacks that they might already be serving.

· Learn More About the CACFP

· Find a Sponsor