Weekly Celebrations

January 29 is National Corn Chip Day and National Puzzle Day! Try out our #CACFPCreditable Beanie Dip for a delicious pairing with your favorite corn tortilla chips. We've also got some fun puzzles for you to print out and enjoy.

· Recipe: Beanie Dip

· Meal Pattern Minute: Tortilla Chips

· Free Activity Page: Healthy Habits Puzzles

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!

Support a CACFP Week Proclamation in Your State

It's our goal to get a CACFP Week proclamation in all 50 states, but we need your help! Download our sample Request for Proclamation and submit it to your governor. These may take some time, so we encourage you to advocate for a CACFP Week proclamation well before we celebrate it March 16-22.

· Read More on Our Blog

Keep Up with CACFP Policy

We know it can be hard to keep up with all of the new policy, guidance and research coming out for the CACFP. That's why we've gathered all of the recent updates in one place for you.

· Learn What's New

More for Members

Join our policy team on February 7 for a members-only session where you'll get the latest updates and have the chance to shape our response to a USDA Request for Information. Not a member and want to attend? Learn more about NCA membership.

· Register for Webinar (Members Only)

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Food Program Fun: 2025 CACFP Week At-a-Glance (February 13)

· Why Participate in the CACFP? Discover the Power of the Food Program (February 19)

· Free for Members: Potato Palooza: Potatoes in CACFP Menus (March 6)

Industry Partner Spotlight

JA Foodservice custom pre-packages nutritious shelf-stable meals that qualify for the Afterschool & Summer Feeding reimbursable guidelines. They work directly with Schools, Food Banks, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Non-Profit Organizations nationwide. Working directly with manufacturers, they provide thousands of food options, so their customers can design meal kits that meet their needs. They strive to deliver high-quality, shelf-stable meals to those in need across the country. Their dedicated team has done the work to make feeding today’s youth effortless with their breakfast, snack & lunch grab-and-go options.