Macaroni and Cheese

July 14 is National Mac and Cheese Day. This recipe from USDA is #CACFPCreditable and a great addition to a summertime meal. One serving provides 1 oz meat alternate and 1 oz eq. grains.

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Child Nutrition Flexibilities and Support for Summer '22 and SY 22-23

If you missed out on the USDA's overview of the recently-enacted Keep Kids Fed Act, flexibilities, and the temporary higher reimbursement rates, the webinar is now available to view on-demand.

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Child Nutrition Today

Orders are now open for the 2021-2022 Child Nutrition Magazine. This 16-page resource includes articles on meal service fun, celebrating cultural foods, why iron matters, how to reduce sodium and more! Each issue also comes with a free copy of our Whole-Grain Rich quick guide. 

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Movin' with Summer Meals

Check out the third unit from the USDA's Summer Food, Summer moves series. This one features six activities centered around the theme of music and dance.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Zee Zees is about two things – three if you count having fun – but mainly making good foods and making them in good ways. Wholesome ingredients, interesting ways of putting them together, a full serving of fruit or veggies when they can and a helping of common sense, tied together in one big bursting-with-flavor bow. With Zee Zees, it's Z'all good.

Learn More About Zee Zees (National Food Group, Inc.)

CACFP Professionals Spotlight

A CACFP Professional certification helps you continue to develop your skills and stay on top of important matters within the food program. Will you consider joining Arlene James and Tina Sisco and apply for your certification?

CACFP Portable Picnics

Sunny days with a refreshing breeze are a perfect time to take dining outdoors. Join us this Thursday to learn how to create and safely serve CACFP meals picnic-style.

Thursday, July 14, 2022

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern

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National Zookeeper Week

Get ready for next week's celebration on July 17-23 by downloading this free activity page. Participants can match the sound to the animal, and have added fun by making the sounds of their own favorite animal.

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Featured Member Resource

NCA members have access to a variety of exclusive sample cycle menus, including one from 2022 CACFP Week. Get a full week's menu, or at least some ideas for the week with this great resource. It's free for all our members to download, print and share.

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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.

Buyer's Guide