National Blueberry Pancake Day

Whip up some #CACFPCreditable breakfast to celebrate this holiday on January 28. Grease a skillet over medium heat. In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat 3 eggs, 6 oz low-fat vanilla yogurt, 3/4 cup water and 3 tbsp canola oil. Pour into flour mixture and stir well, then fold in 1 cup of blueberries. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto skillet. Cook until the pancakes start to form bubbles, then flip and cook the other side 1 to 2 minutes. One serving is two pancakes and provides 1 1/2 oz eq of grains. For a complete breakfast, serve with milk and 1/2 cup blueberries. Recipe courtesy of MyPlate.

Is My Recipe Whole Grain-Rich?

If you make your own grains components from scratch, such as the blueberry pancake recipe, you can use this worksheet from USDA to determine if your recipe meets the whole grain-rich criteria. Remember that at least one grains component per day must be whole-grain rich in the CACFP.

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USDA Seeks Input for the 2023 Family Day Care Home Participation Study

Current and former CACFP-participating daycare homes are asked to provide feedback. The deadline is February 28, 2022.

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National CACFP Week

It's almost time to celebrate National CACFP Week! This year, it will be held on March 13-19.

Tell us that you're going to be participating! Everyone who registers for CACFP Week on our Event Calendar will not only receive a free sample cycle menu, but will also be entered into a giveaway drawing. Visit cacfpweek.org to see the fabulous prizes included in the giveaway, and download resources that you can use on social media and in your child or adult care program.

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CACFP Inspire Awards

We want to recognize those who overcame the challenges and went above and beyond expectations to provide for those they serve. The CACFP Inspire Awards will celebrate the incredible individuals who have reimagined and executed the CACFP during the pandemic. If you know an individual or organization who has shown their commitment to the CACFP throughout this time, please nominate them. We welcome self-nominations.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Smart Lunches offers industry-leading quality, reliability and value for preschools, child care centers and schools that want to offer delicious, hot meals. Everything is prepared offsite and delivered fresh daily in temperature-controlled totes. Both boxed lunches and family-style service are available. Currently serving the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., as well as most of Maryland and Northern New Jersey.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Jslena Robertson and Nicole Siva pursued their CACFP Professional certifications to showcase their dedication to the children that they serve and the healthy meals they provide. Join this pair of exceptional professionals today.

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Featured Member Resource

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not this year? If you're an NCA member, you can download our Groundhog Day activity sheet to learn more about this quirky holiday.

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National Puzzle Day

Download these fun puzzles and piece together images of healthy habits for National Puzzle Day on January 29.

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Buyer's Guide

Get resources from child nutrition and community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies that can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations.

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