Crabby Sandwich

Looking for a budget-friendly way to include seafood in your menus? Try this sandwich from USDA Team Nutrition made with surimi, an imitation crab.

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Crediting Tempeh and Surimi

If you haven't used surimi in your child nutrition program, be sure to check out this free webinar from USDA Team Nutrition to make sure you're serving the correct amounts to be credited within the CACFP. You can register for on-demand viewing on our website.

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Don't Let Time Run Out - Registration Closes Friday

If you plan on joining us in New Orleans for the National Child Nutrition Conference, don't forget that Friday is the last day to register! Invest in yourself and your education and earn up to 26+ hours of continuing education while networking with other professionals in the field.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Novick Childcare Solutions provides all the services, food, and essentials you need to get the most from your nutrition program. Its passionate team of childcare specialists do the heavy lifting on everything from menu planning to staff training, freeing you to focus on what you do best. Novick offers expert support and unrivaled product diversity, allowing your center to optimize both your children’s nutrition and your budget. They are as committed to nourishing young lives as you are to nurturing them.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Do you want more opportunities to advance your career and the ability to provide better training and support? Join Mercedes Gutierrez and Kimberley Castelluzzo in pursuing your CACFP Professional certification.

Counting Animals 2023 Calendar

We know you're going to love the 2023 CACFP Training Program and Nutrition Calendar! This year's theme is "Counting Animals," which features an adorable collection of critters in gorgeous pastels. Not only is it something beautiful to hang on the wall, but it provides helpful meal pattern reminders, best practices, snack suggestions, healthy recipes, nutrition tips and physical activities. And that's just the calendar! Our training program provides even more resources for you to use in your CACFP operation.

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Featured Member Resource

If you're an NCA member, you can learn more about why grains are an important part of our diet and get fun activities to do with the children or adults in your care that are centered around this important meal pattern component. NCA members enjoy a variety of resources that are free for them to download, print and share.

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National Doctors' Day

Celebrate this holiday on March 30 with a free activity page. Kids can learn more about what tools a doctor uses to keep them and the community healthy.

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Join the Food Program

Serving meals and snacks in your family home care or child/adult care center?

Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPCreditable meals and snacks.

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