Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you're planning your next grocery trip!

Roasted sweet potato cubes and mixed fruit

Cheese and tomato slices, stacked

Oven potatoes and cheese cubes

Chicken salad and broccoli

Pita bread and sliced tomatoes

New in the Learning Center

Did you know that there are over 100 hours of Continuing Education Units available through our Learning Center? We've just added some of our recent webinars, such as Understanding Grain-Based Desserts.

· Watch On Demand: Understanding Grain-Based Desserts

· USDA Resource: Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP (English/Spanish)

NCA and National Organizations Urge Congress to Extend the KKFA

NCA has come together with other national organizations to urge congress to extend the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) for another year. The KKFA expired this past Friday, June 30. The key provisions of the KKFA include:

· The additional 10 cent reimbursement for each meal and snack

· The area eligibility waiver for family child care homes

· The flexibility for sponsors to conduct monitoring visits virtually

NCA continues to advocate for the extension of these crucial provisions, including through a joint letter being sent to congress outlining the importance of the KKFA and asking them to extend the act through school year 2023-2024.

· Read More on Our Blog

Book & Bake at the Virtual Summit

Join Sharon Davis for a culinary adventure that combines the magic of books with the art of baking. Her session, Book & Bake to Build Math, Science and Literacy Foundations, is one of many engaging workshops featured in the 2023 Virtual Summit. This year's Summit will be held on Zoom on Tuesday-Thursday, August 15-17.

· Browse Our Sessions and Register

Looking for CACFP Head Start Training?

We've got more training opportunities in September, with a boot camp specifically designed for our Head Start community. Earn up to 11 hours of continuing education over the course of three days.

Tuesday - Thursday, September 26-28

Starts at 11:00 am Eastern daily

· Check Out Our Lineup of Sessions

More Virtual Events

· Members-Only Webinar: Maximizing Membership: Navigating the Info Hub & Unlocking NCA Member Benefits (July 11)

· Free Webinar: RD Mom to Moms and Caregivers: Ask Me Anything (July 13)

· Free Webinar: Connecting Nutrition with Food, Fitness & Crafts (July 20)

· Crediting Recipes in the CACFP for Centers (July 27)

Facebook Trending

Join the #NationalCACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. Get a dose of what's in the news, policy changes and CACFP-specific issues. Resources, printables, partner resources and more!

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· Join the CACFP Community Facebook Group

Congratulations to These CACFP Professionals

Candidates with 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!

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