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June 30, 2020 eNews

Waivers Extended Until June 2021

USDA waivers for child nutrition programs have been extended through June 30, 2021 for the SBP, NSLP, and CACFP. These flexibilities allow for:
  • Meals that do not meet normal meal pattern requirements when necessary to keep kids fed.
     
  • Meals to be served outside of group settings and outside of standard times to facilitate grab-and-go and other alternate service options.
     
  • Parent/guardian pick-up of meals for students participating in distance learning.


Virtual Training Summit

We're bringing training to your office! We partnered with some amazing speakers to bring you your favorite workshops.

Four half-days, 20 sessions. On demand after hours.


Pandemic Response:
New Bedford, MA

Little People's College (LPC) runs six centers caring for 1,000 children ranging in ages from 4 weeks to 12 years old and serving breakfast, lunch and snack daily. The state mandated closure of child care during COVID-19 and staff reached out to every family to confirm if they were okay. Many families shared that they were struggling to provide meals for their children. LPC reached out the New Bedford Public Schools and partnered to provide and transport more than 750 meals each week to families for the past 10 weeks. It has been a great partnership and the families have been very appreciative.  ~ Kathy Treglia

Baked Eggplant Sticks

10 ounce Eggplant 
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated 
2 large egg whites, whipped

Cut off the eggplant ends and cut in half lengthwise. Cut 1/4 inch slices and then from those, cut 1/4 inch sticks. Mix breadcrumbs and cheese in a bowl. In another, whip the egg whites. Dip the eggplant sticks into the egg whites and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Lay on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake another 5 minutes. Makes 32 sticks. Six sticks equals 1/2 cup baked eggplant. Snack Crediting: 5 Vegetable Servings for ages 3-5
 


Shout Out To These New CACFP Professionals

When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professionals Certification stand out.


CACFP Meal Pattern Training Slides

These are ready-to-go presentation slides from USDA's Team Nutrition which can be used by state agencies, sponsoring organizations, and others to train providers, operators, and menu planners on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns.


Buyer's Guide & Ally Resources

Get good news and resources from child nutrition community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies who can provide solutions to your food program operations.


CACFP Best Practices Handout

Download, print, and distribute this list of Best Practices for the CACFP. Or share on social media.

These practices serve as a guide for child care providers who choose to take additional steps to offer high-quality and nutritious meals in their program.


Financial Relief for the CACFP Community Needed

Child care providers, centers, afterschool programs, emergency shelters, and sponsoring organizations will receive emergency aid if the Senate passes the Heroes Act of 2020. 


Featured Member Resources

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