Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip.

Grapefruit and cheddar cheese

Avocado and English muffin

Banana and fish-shaped crackers

Rice cake and sunflower seed butter

Kale and cranberry salad

New Year, New Tool for You

We have so many CACFP resources on our website that it can be hard to keep track of it all. We're happy to announce that we've developed a directory that houses the links to all of the PDF resources on our site. Search for a title or browse by topic to find what you need even faster.

· Explore the Resource Directory

New Memorandum on Grains Requirements

The USDA released a memorandum to provide updated guidance on the provisions of the 2024 Final Rule that apply to the grains requirements in the CACFP. This includes adding a definition for whole-grain rich into CACFP, as well as updated guidance on added sugars and substituting vegetables for grains in eligibile settings.

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Bring Your Crediting Questions for Our Nutritionist

Determining which foods are creditable in the CACFP can sometimes feel like a guessing game. Join Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD on Thursday, January 23, to answer your biggest questions. This event is free for NCA members and $12 for non-members. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Bite-Sized Safety: Preventing Choking Hazards (January 16)

· Free Webinar: Around the World: Cultural Food Resources (January 30)

· Free Webinar: Increasing Access to Healthy Foods in Indian Country (February 4)

· Free Webinar: Soup's On! A Warm Dive into Comfort Bowls (February 6)

Nominations Open for the Board of Directors

NCA has three (3) seats up for election this year for service on the Board of Directors. Elected Board Members will begin serving their three-year term on October 1, 2025.

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Fun Freebies

· Download Motivation Moment Poster

· Free Activity Page for National Milk Day (January 11)

Last Chance to Apply for a Scholarship

Want to attend the National Child Nutrition Conference for free? We're giving away seven scholarships to join us in Dallas, April 14-18, as well as eight scholarships to our virtual option. The deadline is this Friday, January 10 - so submit your application today!

· Apply for a Scholarship