National Milk Day Resources

National Milk Day is January 11. Here are some resources that you can use to learn more about this important component in the CACFP. We have even more commonly-asked questions on our Meal Pattern Minute page, such as crediting soy and almond milk, crediting yogurt as fluid milk for adults, and crediting milk in smoothies.

· USDA Resource: Serving Milk in the CACFP (EN/SP)

· USDA Resource: Crediting Fluid Milk Tip Sheet

· Member Resource: Substituting Milk in the CACFP

· Free Webinar for Members ($12 for Non-Members): National Milk Day Q&A (January 11)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Flavored Milk

· Free Activity Page: Who Makes the Milk?

Last Chance for Standard Registration

Don't miss out on the lowest rates for our Summer Food Service Boot Camp. NCA members can attend this one-day powerhouse event for $149 when they sign up by this Wednesday, January 10, and non-members will receive a rate of $199. If you operate the Summer Food Service Program or are considering expanding your meal service to include it, this webinar is for you!

· Register for the SFSP Boot Camp

USDA FNS Hosts Non-Congregate Meal Service Implementation Webinar

On December 29, 2023, FNS published an Interim Final Rule (IFR): Establishing Summer-EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs. FNS will host an implementation webinar for Summer Meals sponsoring organizations and program operators on non-congregate summer meal service for rural areas on Thursday, January 11, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Eastern. This webinar will include time for questions and answers from the audience.

· Register to Attend

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, check out our Certification Program. You may already qualify!

Snack Attack



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

Boiled egg and clementine

Chicken salad and crackers

Cheese cubes and sliced grapes

Bean dip and carrot sticks

Yogurt and mango chunks

Curious About the National Conference?

If you're on the fence about joining us for the National Child Nutrition Conference, April 22-26 in Orlando, let us help you! We're hosting a free sneak peek webinar on Wednesday, January 24 that will go over registration, additional training sessions being offered at the conference, and how you can join us in Orlando or on Zoom.

And don't forget to apply for a scholarship! It only takes two minutes for a chance to attend the conference for free. The deadline to apply is next Tuesday, January 16.

· Sign Up to Learn More About the Conference

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Heartful Choices: Keeping Children Healthy (January 25)

· Free Webinar: Food Program Fun: CACFP Week At-a-Glance (February 8)

· Free for NCA Members ($12 for Non-Members): Beginners' Guide to the Five Meal Pattern Components (February 22)

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Los Cabos Mexican Foods is a manufacturer of quality Mexican Food Entrees including burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tamales; each designed to specifically meet the rigorous nutritional and CN requirements demanded in the K12 segment. They offer these entrees for breakfast, lunch, and smart snack application for all feeding styles including speed scratch, grab and go, curbside, in both bulk pack and individually wrapped. Los Cabos also can accept your USDA Foods (cheese) for further processing and additional realized discounts.