National Spinach Day

Today is National Spinach Day, and we've got some great resources for you to help you serve this powerhouse vegetable. Spinach is rich in many nutrients, such as Vitamins A, C and K, as well as iron, folate and potassium. This makes it a great addition to menu planning.

· Recipe: Vegetable Frittata

· USDA Resource: Spinach Lane

· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Leafy Greens

· Member Resource: CACFP Creditable Spotlight - Spinach

30,000 Providers Can't Be Wrong! Here's Their Tool for Success

Join us on Thursday, April 4 from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern as we unveil our 2025 CACFP Nutrition Calendar & Training Program, Curiosity and the Cat. Explore CACFP best practices, nutrition information, crafts, activities, record keeping and more.

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More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Family-Style Dining: Conversations Around the Table (March 28)

· Free Webinar: Age-Defying Flavors: Adapting Recipes for Older Adults (May 8)

· Annual CACFP Training FY24 (May 23)

Late Registration Ends This Thursday

Late Registration for the National Child Nutrition Conference ends on Thursday, March 28. Have you saved your spot yet? Register for as low as $599. We've also recently released our digital conference program, so you can start planning your schedule today.

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· View the Digital Conference Program

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