A Bear-y Delicious Recipe for You

July 21-27 is National Zookeeper Week! Try out our #CACFPCreditable Build-a-Bear pancake recipe for an animal-themed recipe to celebrate. This recipe features peanut butter as the meat/meat alternate component. As a reminder, nut and seed butters can be used to credit for the full meat/meat alternate component at any meal or snack. As of July 1, nuts and seeds themselves may also credit for the entire meat/meat alternate component, removing the 50 percent crediting limit for breakfast, lunch and supper.

· Recipe: Build-a-Bear Pancakes

· Meal Pattern Minute: Nuts and Seeds

· Free Activity Page: Zookeeper Community Helper

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.

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Get Ready to Share Your Expertise with the CACFP Community

Are you interested in presenting at the 2025 National Child Nutrition Conference in Dallas, but don't know where to start? Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, August 8 and discover how to submit a winning proposal! We'll share the requirements and guidelines, as well as our speaker agreement and expectations.

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Ask a Nutritionist: CACFP Meal Patterns (July 25)

· Free Webinar: Sweeten Smart: The Natural Goodness of Fruits (August 1)

· CACFP Virtual Summit (August 14-15 and 21-22)

In Case You Missed It: 2024-2025 CACFP Reimbursement Rates

Last week, the USDA released the Reimbursement Rates and Cash in Lieu rates for 2024-2025. Rates are effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

· Read More on Our Blog

Industry Partner Spotlight

Dole Packaged Foods is a leader in the foodservice industry, providing high-quality fruit solutions for over 120 years. Dole's versatile products minimize waste, save time, and maintain food safety, all while serving as the star of school meals, snacks and beverages that are delicious and nutritionally sound. Visit their K-12 website for more information: https://www.dolefoodservice.com/k12