Five Ways to Advocate in the New Year



At the start of every new year, many of us set resolutions for things we hope to accomplish in the next year. Do you have New Years Resolutions to be more active in your community, improve your program, or make your voice heard? Here are five ideas to help meet your goals:

• Take action on important legislation
• Host your elected officials
• Share your story
• Promote the CACFP
• Advocate for CACFP Week

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All About Beans

January 6 is National Bean Day! Credited as either a vegetable or meat/meat alternate, beans are a wonderful budget-friendly source of iron, which is an important mineral for growing bodies. Check out our recipe for Tuscan White Bean Pasta, and members can find more recipes in our exclusive resource.

· Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Pasta

· USDA Resource: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates Tip Sheet (English/Spanish)

· Member Resource: Why Do We Need Iron? (English/Spanish)

· Free Activity Page: Spill the Beans

Stay Up-to-Date in the SFSP by Attending Our Boot Camp

Register for the Summer Food Service Boot Camp by January 10 to secure our lowest rate. We're covering all things SFSP on January 17, from understanding program basics and the latest updates to creative meal prep and menu ideas. Want a chance to attend for free? Don't forget to apply for a scholarship by January 7.

· Register for the Boot Camp

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: National Milk Day Q&A: Ask a Nutritionist (January 11)

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

· Free Webinar: Heartful Choices: Keeping Children Healthy (January 25)

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

Welcome to Our New National Ally

Founded in 1952, the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) is a non-profit membership organization that provides state and national leadership on food and nutrition. ASPHN’s mission is to improve public health by creating and strengthening equitable nutrition policies, systems, environments, and programs for all people through development of diverse public health nutrition leaders and collective action of members nationwide. ASPHN has membership that is composed of more than 850 public health nutritionists located throughout all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. ASPHN's vision is to create new environmental norms where healthy eating and active living are the easy and natural choices for all Americans.