National Milk Day

January 11 is National Milk Day, so here are some resources to refresh your knowledge on this important meal pattern component in the CACFP.

· USDA Worksheet: Serving Milk (English/Spanish)

· USDA Webinar: Serving Milk in the CACFP

· NCA Resource: Milk in the CACFP (English/Spanish)

· Free Activity Page: Who Makes the Milk?

Snack Attack

Give these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations a try when you plan out your next grocery trip!

Peanut butter and pancakes

Cottage cheese and pretzels

Cheese slices and bananas

Boiled eggs and tomatoes

Yogurt dip and cucumbers

Mark These Virtual Events in Your Calendar

· January 18: New Year, New Recipes! (Free Webinar)

· January 25: NCNC23 Sneak Peek (Free Webinar)

· February 2: Outreach 101 (Free to NCA Members Only)

· February 14: CACFP Week At-a-Glance (Free Webinar)

Congratulations to These CACFP Professionals

Candidates with the CACFP Professional designation stand out among the crowd. If you're looking to enhance your professional image, check out our Certification Program. You may already qualify! 

Industry Partner Spotlight

Serving CACFP sponsors since 2003, ChildWatch provides vital tools for administering the CACFP from mobile meals and attendance tracking to menu planning, meal production, site monitorings and claims processing for both homes and centers. Independent centers and sponsors easily manage their program in real-time with their 100% cloud-based software services. Free training and support are included.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

We're putting together a top-notch Exhibit Hall for the National Child Nutrition Conference in April. You can take a look at who will be there, as well as opt into the door prize program, by visiting our Virtual Exhibitor Directory.

Interested in becoming an exhibitor? You can learn more and register on our Partnership Opportunities page.