Free Resources for You!

Today is National Peanut Butter Day, so it's a great time to share one of our classic recipes. The Banana Sushi Roll is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it's a #CACFPCreditable snack that both children and adults love! Then, brush up on your knowledge of serving meats/meat alternates like nut butters in the CACFP. Finally, we've got a free collection of puzzles for you to print out for National Puzzle Day on January 29.

· Banana Sushi Roll Recipe

· USDA Tip Sheet: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates

· Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Nuts and Seeds

· Free Activity Page: National Puzzle Day

Don't Miss the Early Registration Deadline!

Join us in San Diego or on Zoom for the National Child Nutrition Conference, April 10-14. Early registration closes on January 31, so act quickly before the rate increases! You can save your seat for as low as $399.

· Register for Conference

· Register for Free NCNC23 Sneak Peek Webinar (January 25)

Going to San Diego? Join the 5K Fun Run/Walk

Calling all runners and walkers! Join our 5K along the scenic Embarcadero Walkway with beautiful sunrise views of the San Diego Harbor. This course can be completed at your convenience during the conference. Pre-register for $20 to reserve your race medal.

· Pre-Register for the 5K Fun Run/Walk

· Download the Eight-Week Training Plan

Mark These Virtual Events in Your Calendar

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

· February 8: CACFP Required Annual Training FY23

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

Industry Partner Spotlight

General Mills serves the world by making food the world loves. In your careers, you work every day to nourish children’s lives and help to create healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. General Mills shares the very same goals and believes food should make us better, bring us joy and nourish our lives. General Mills is proud to offer CACFP creditable products in both retail and foodservice from brands kids know and love! Whole grain-rich cereal like Kix™, Cheerios™, and Chex™, and low fat and fat free yogurt like Yoplait® Original yogurt are just a few of our creditable products. You can find a list of General Mills CACFP creditable products and resources available to help you develop menus at http://www.bellinstitute.com/audiences/childcare.

Join the Food Program

Do you know providers who have not yet signed up for the CACFP? Forward this email or share these links to help spread the word about how they can start getting reimbursed for the healthy meals and snacks that they might already be serving.

· Learn More About the CACFP

· Find a Sponsor