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February 4, 2025 eNews

By National CACFP Sponsors Association

2/4/2025

Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip!

Pineapple and cottage cheese

Carrots and yogurt

Cereal and dried mango

Bell pepper and hummus

Apples and graham crackers

Monitoring the Impacts of a Federal Funding Freeze

On January 27, President Trump's office issued a memorandum based on his executive orders, which called for temporarily pausing federal funding. The memorandum was rescinded on January 29, but the administration has communicated that a funding freeze is still in line with the executive orders. We continue to believe that child nutrition programs are secure despite any future actions, and are committed to advocating for you, your work, and all child nutrition programs. We are actively monitoring this and will continue to post updates on our blog.

· Follow Updates on Our Blog

CACFP Week is Next Month - Are You Ready?

Do you want to celebrate National CACFP Week from March 16-22, but don't know where to start? Join us on February 13 for a free webinar that will show you all the resources we have and ways to participate. Registering for the webinar will also enter you into a giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a CACFP Week apron, a measuring cups and spoons set, 25 copies of the updated CACFP meal pattern cards and added sugars guidance sheets, and registration to the National Child Nutrition Conference virtual option.

· Register and Enter to Win Giveaway

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Members Only: Member Policy Briefing (February 7)

· Why Participate in the CACFP? Discover the Power of the Food Program (February 19)

· Free for Members: Potato Palooza: Potatoes in CACFP Menus (March 6)

CACFP Emergency Shelter Characteristics Study

USDA released the first national study of emergency shelters participating in the CACFP. This study helps FNS and CACFP stakeholders better understand the characteristics, services offered, populations served, and barriers to participation for emergency shelters.

· Read More on Our Blog

Fun Freebies

· Free Activity Page: Black History Month

· Download Motivation Moment Poster

Industry Partner Spotlight

At Darlington Snacks, they don’t just bake snacks - they create happiness by the handful! As a family-owned commercial bakery, they specialize in crafting wholesome, pre-baked, nut-free snacks that keep their clients in daycares, K-12 schools, and healthcare facilities smiling. Their mission? To bring you innovative, grab-and-go treats that are not only shelf-stable but also packed with flavor and quality. Their Appleways and Crave-N-Rave lines include options that check all the boxes for CACFP and K-12 compliance, and their snacks are as clean as they are crave-worthy—no artificial preservatives, no artificial colors, just nutritious deliciousness. Hungry for more? Bite into the magic at Darlingtonsnacks.com!