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January 5, 2021 eNews
CACFP Emergency Funding The bill to supply emergency aid for CACFP participating providers, centers, and sponsoring organizations has been signed into law! There is no action to take at this time. The USDA is in a 30-day period to develop guidance, after which State agencies have 30 days to submit a plan for reimbursement. We will share more information by email and on social media when available. |  |
USDA Listening Session The USDA wants to hear directly from the CACFP community about how they can help operators better serve the adults in their programs. Join us to share a key message with USDA about your experience with CACFP for adults! Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:00 pm EST |  |
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans The USDA and HHS recently released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-25. Visit the website for resources and advice on how to lead a healthier life. |  |
Providing Food and Nutrition Services During COVID-19 The Office of Head Start is hosting a free webinar on best practices to combat food insecurity during COVID-19, including detailed guidance on how CACFP policy flexibilities can be used to adapt meal service to new conditions. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1-2:30 pm EST |  |
Mediterranean Tuna Salad 9 oz chunk-style canned tuna 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup diced cucumber 2/3 cup frozen peas 1/3 cup fat-free Italian dressing 3 whole-wheat pitas Place drained tuna in bowl and break apart chunks using a fork. Add carrots, cucumbers, peas and dressing. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until salad is chilled and peas are thawed. Cut each pita in half, and place 1/2 cup of tuna salad into the pocket of each pita half. Serve one half of a pita pocket with fruit and milk for a #CACFPcreditable lunch or supper for ages 1-5. Get the CACFP Recipe for 6, 25 or 50 Servings in English & Spanish |  |
Shoutout to These New CACFP Professionals When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professionals Certification stand out. |  |
COVID Survey Participate in a nationwide survey of CACFP Sponsors and Providers being conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Share your experiences, challenges and needs related to providing meals and snacks to children during the COVID-19 pandemic to help guide future training and technical assistance programming. |  |
Industry Partner Spotlight KidKare is the industry leader in easy-to-use daycare management software solutions for the child and adult care food program (CACFP). Their tools help streamline the task of processing monthly CACFP claims from sponsors and enable childcare providers and parents to stay connected throughout the child’s stay. |  |
Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP Remember, grain-based desserts are not #CACFPcreditable. Learn the difference between what qualifies as a grain-based dessert and other foods, such as muffins and sweet breads, that are creditable in the CACFP. |  |
Join Our Board of Directors Members, share your passion for our industry! There are three seats on our Board of Directors that are up for election this year. Bring your expertise, enthusiasm and knowledge of the CACFP to our association. Applications are due by January 27, 2021. |  |
Police Officer Activity Sheet National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is coming up on Saturday, January 9th! Download and print this sheet, and those in your care can make their own police officer badge. |  |
Join the Food Program Serving meals and snacks in your family home care or child/adult care center? Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPcreditable meals and snacks. |  |
Featured Member Resource NCA members enjoy the benefit of having access to a variety of resources, such as newsletter templates for every month of the year. Become a member to download, print and share these resources today. |  |