Weekly Celebrations

March 21 is National Memory Day and March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day, so we've got some free resources for both of those. First up is a #CACFPCreditable recipe that you can enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips. Then, enjoy a free memory game that focuses on fresh fruits.

· Recipe: Beanie Dip

· Free Activity Page: Memory Game

CACFP Week Social Media Challenge Winner

Thank you to everyone who posted their creditable snacks on social media for CACFP Week! This year's winner is Browns Childcare's fruit rainbow with vanilla yogurt clouds. To see more of the delicious and creative submissions that we received, check out the CACFP Week Social Media Challenge page.

New on the Food Buying Guide

The USDA recently released an update to the Exhibit A Grains Tool on both the web and mobile app of the Food Buying Guide, which now requires the program and meal to be selected in order to filter the search results to only creditable grain items for that specific program. Haven't used the Food Buying Guide Exhibit A Grains tool? We've got some great webinars for you to learn the basics, as well as a refresher on how to calculate ounce equivalents of grains.

· USDA Food Buying Guide Exhibit A Grains Tool

· Free Webinar: Exhibit A Grains Tool to the Rescue!

· Free Webinar: How to Maximize Exhibit A Grains Tool

· USDA Resource: Calculating Ounce Equivalents of Grains in the CACFP (English/Spanish)

Thank You to Our NCNC23 Sponsors

We'd like to extend a special thank you to the sponsors of the 2023 National Child Nutrition Conference. There is still time to register for the conference and join us in San Diego or on Zoom, with rates as low as $559 through March 31!

· Register for the Conference

Buyer's Guide

Get resources from child nutrition and community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies that can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations. 

· Visit the Buyer's Guide