Weekly Resources

January 20 is National Cheese Lover's Day. Here's a yummy recipe and activity page on this meat alternate that many CACFP participants love. Plus, we've got a Meal Pattern Minute for you that focuses on foods that are labeled as cheese products.

· Recipe: Cheesy Ranch Corn

· Meal Pattern Minute: Cheese Products

· Free Activity Page: Cheese Puzzle

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, it's time to pursue your CMP or CCNP. You may already qualify!

Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt

The USDA released a request for information (RFI) to help inform future policy, guidance and technical assistance related to crediting grain-based desserts and high-protein yogurt in Child Nutrition Programs. NCA members are invited to join us for a Member Policy Briefing on February 7 to help inform NCA in our comment development.

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2025 SFSP Reimbursement Rates

The USDA has released the 2025 reimbursement rates for the Summer Food Service Program, also known as SUN Meals. The rates are effective from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

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Free Webinar: Cultural Food Resources

Explore ways to bring diverse flavors to your CACFP menus with our webinar on Thursday, January 30. You'll discover resources for incorporating culturally relevant foods and understand the importance of culturally inclusive meal planning.

· Register Today

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Ask a Nutritionist: Creditable or Not? (January 23)

· Free Webinar: Increasing Access to Healthy Foods in Indian Country (February 4)

· Free Webinar: Soup's On! A Warm Dive into Comfort Bowls (February 6)

· CACFP RD Meetup (February 11)

Industry Partner Spotlight

Peterson Farms offers premium fresh-cut apple slices, applesauce and juice cup products to schools all across the USA.Their healthy great tasting products meet the USDA guidelines to help ensure kids receive the recommended daily fruit requirements.

• Buy American Act Compliant
• USDA Approved Servings
• USDA Approved National Processor

Peterson Farms Fresh, LLC apple slices, applesauce and juice cups contain no components from animal sources and no animal ingredients or animal by-products were used in the manufacturing process.