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March 24, 2020 eNews
USDA Issues National Waivers In response the Families First Coronovirus Response Act, USDA FNS has established nationwide waivers to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. These waivers are effective immediately, and remain in effect through June 30, 2020, or until expiration of the federally declared public health emergency, whichever is earlier. Note: These are waivers that are automatically extended to State Agencies without need for application if they elect to use them. Program operators should look for communication from their State Agencies. |
Community Helpers Matter Get these activity pages featuring our favorite community helpers: child care providers. Get craft, snack, physical activity ideas and fun worksheets for the kids in your care. |
Strawberry S'mores 2 strawberries1 graham cracker broken in half2 tablespoons, low-fat vanilla yogurt* Give each child their own portions and have them layer the yogurt and strawberries in between the graham cracker. Eat, enjoy, repeat! Make any combination berry s'more you desire such as raspberries with lemon yogurt or blueberries with peach yogurt. *Yogurt must meet CACFP sugar limits. |
CACFP Support Urgently Needed in the Economic Stimulus Plan Almost 13,000 people have sent over 40,000 messages to Congress but more are needed! Stand together with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) advocates in asking Congress to ensure that the CACFP community is supported in the Economic Stimulus plan. |
New USDA Team Nutrition Grains Worksheets Looking for more resources to help CACFP operators with the grain and whole grain-rich requirements in CACFP? Here are three new worksheets!
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What CACFP Means To Me I participate in the CACFP food program in my child development home program. I feel it is beneficial to ensure that every child is receiving a well balanced meal and snack while in my care. Many children get to experience first foods because of my program. We try a fruit or vegetable that most families wouldn't typically serve in this hectic world of convenience food. I survey parents and I utilize my 5 week rotating menu for easy meal planning. Thumbs up from me! ~ Becca English |
Coronavirus Grant Request NoKid Hungry is offering emergency grants to support local school districts and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to ensure kids get the nutritious food they need. This grant request is specifically for determining if you are eligible to apply for funding consideration. |
2020-2021 Income Eligibility This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. |
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