Weekly Celebrations

July is National Picnic Month! Wraps are a great addition to picnic planning because they are portable and do not require utensils to eat. Try out the USDA's recipe for a #CACFPCreditable addition to your next picnic. You can also check out a course in the Learning Center for some new ideas on how to take the CACFP outdoors.

· Recipe: Ground Turkey Wraps or Pinwheels

· On-Demand Webinar: Portable Picnics

Our Biggest Online Training Event of the Year

Join us next month for four days of practical sessions, expert speakers and fresh ideas at the CACFP Virtual Summit, August 19-20 and August 26-27. You'll earn up to 16 hours of continuing education and gain valuable insights into topics such as nutrition, program administration, financial management and more. If you're an NCA member, you'll receive a $50 discount to this event. Not a member yet? Join today.

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· Register Today

Learn More About Earning Your CCNP or CMP

Would you like to learn more about how to earn your CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) or CACFP Management Professional (CMP) designation? Join us on July 14 for a free webinar that will give you an overview of the certification program and what the qualifications are. You may already qualify!

· Start Your Certification Journey

Quarterly Policy Update

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.

· Learn What's New

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· NCA Member Exclusive - At the Table: NCA Community Conversations (July 22)

· Free Webinar - Virtual Coffee Chat: Farm to ECE and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (August 10)

· Annual CACFP Training FY26 (September 16)

Share Your Expertise at NCNC27

We are still accepting proposals to present at the National Child Nutrition Conference, March 29 - April 2, 2027, in Chicago. If you have a presentation that would be a great fit for our programming, we look forward to reviewing your submission! The deadline for priority consideration is August 14, 2026, and presentations will be reviewed on a rolling basis until our program is full.

· Submit Your Presentation Proposal

Member Showcase

Keala Menza is the Food Program Manager at PATCH Hawai'i, which sponsors 143 family child care homes across the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. She is responsible for monitoring visits on Oahu and also provides annual in-person training on each island. Keala credits PATCH's success to the comprehensive technical assistance they provide and the respectful way it is delivered. She believes that if the providers are happy, it is ultimately the children who will benefit.

· Get to Know Keala

Industry Partner Spotlight

McLane Hunger Solutions supports food banks and hunger relief agencies nationwide by offering high-quality, nutritious food at the lowest possible cost. McLane provides various solutions, including customizable backpacks, school breakfast kits, USDA-reimbursable SFSP and CACFP menu options, and meal kits for congregate and non-congregate feeding. With 100+ years of experience in food distribution, McLane maximizes efficiency for hunger relief organizations, stretching funds further.