Summer Fruits

July 23 is National Lemon Day! Lemon can be a great way to bring bright, summery flavors to a dish. Try our Sunny Lemon Chicken for a quick and #CACFPCreditable recipe. We've also got a free activity page for kids to celebrate other colorful summer fruits. Thinking about making some fruit juice bars to serve to your participants? Watch our Meal Pattern Minute to learn how you could incorporate these into your menu.

· Recipe: Sunny Lemon Chicken

· Free Activity Page: Summer Colors

· USDA Resource: Crediting Fruits Tip Sheet

· Meal Pattern Minute: Frozen Fruit Juice Bars

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, it's time to pursue your CMP or CCNP. You may already qualify!

CNPs and Head Start as Federal Public Benefits

All Child Nutrition Programs and Head Start are now interpreted as “Federal Public Benefits,” which are restricted to U.S. citizens and "qualified aliens." However, CNPs are excluded from the requirement to verify citizenship or immigration status. Head Start, on the other hand, may be required to verify citizenship or immigration status of participants, but no further guidance has been released from the Office of Head Start. NCA will continue to monitor all federal government actions that might affect participation in the CACFP and SFSP. 

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Last Chance to Apply for a Scholarship

Today is the last day to apply for one of 100 scholarships that are available to attend the CACFP Virtual Summit for free! Get four days of training and 12 insightful sessions - this event is a must for anyone looking for food program training. Applications close tonight at 8:00 pm Eastern.

· Apply for a Scholarship

· Learn More About the Summit

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Manager's Toolkit: Salary & Compensation (July 15)

· Free Webinar: Dip into Summer Fun: Dips in the CACFP (July 24)

· Milk Matters: Be a Breastfeeding Champion (July 30)

· Annual CACFP Training FY25 (September 9)

Industry Partner Spotlight

Rockin’ola is reinventing snacking with a mission to deliver safe, delicious and nutritious treats that meet the highest standards for taste, allergen safety and kid appeal. As a leading provider of allergen-free, whole grain snacks, Rockin’ola proudly supports child nutrition programs across the country with products that are USDA-compliant, kid-approved, and crafted for the unique demands of K-12 and child care foodservice.

Rockin’ola is your trusted partner in providing safe and satisfying solutions for all children.