Celebrating This Week

January is National Oatmeal Month, and January 21 is National Cheese Lover's Day. We've got a cozy and #CACFPCreditable spiced oatmeal recipe for you that is a great way to start the day and incorporate whole grains in your menu, as well as a free activity page for the cheese lovers in your care.

· Recipe: Spiced Oatmeal (for 6, 25 or 50 Servings)

· USDA Resource: Crediting Grains Tip Sheet (Creditable Grains)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Breakfast Components

· Free Activity Page: Trace the Cheese

Celebrate National CACFP Week

National CACFP Week is less than two months away and will be celebrated from March 10-16, 2024. Check out our blog to discover ways to participate, enter for a chance to win some of our fabulous giveaway prizes, and get a free sample menu.

· Seven Ways to Celebrate

Discover Heartful Choices

February is American Heart Month - as love fills the air and hearts take center stage, this is the ideal time to get tips to make recipes heart healthy. We'll also cover fun ideas on how to keep children active in this free webinar on Thursday, January 25.

· Register to Attend

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Sneak Peek: 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference (Jan. 24)

· Free Webinar: Food Program Fun: CACFP Week At-a-Glance (February 8)

· Free for NCA Members ($12 for Non-Members): Beginners' Guide to the Five Meal Pattern Components (February 22)

Nominations Open for the Board of Directors

NCA has three seats up for election this year for service on the Board of Directors. Elected Board Members will begin serving their three-year term on October 1, 2024.

· Read More on Our Blog

Industry Partner Spotlight

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC (MHMC) has more than 18 years of experience in providing audit, consulting, investigation, and compliance monitoring services for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).