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March 9, 2021 eNews
Show Off Your Awesomeness CACFP Week starts this Sunday, March 14! Head over to our campaign page to download all the resources you'll need to celebrate, and be sure to print out Certificates of Awesomeness to share with your colleagues who work hard in the CACFP. |  |
Imagination Station Calendars On Sale Now We've opened up shop for the 2022 Nutrition Calendar and Record-Keeping System. Place your order today by visiting our Marketplace. Calendar orders are due by June 15, 2021 and will be shipped in early August. |  |
Phrases that Help and Hinder Do you have trouble with fussy eaters? Take a look at this resource from MyPlate that focuses on using positive, helpful phrases to encourage healthy eating habits. |  |
CACFP Professionals Shoutout
Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? |
Industry Partner Spotlight NY Enrichment Group is the largest and leading nutrition, health and wellness group for all nonprofit social service agencies in the Tri-State region and nationally. Other divisions include: New Jersey Enrichment Group, Pennsylvania Enrichment Group and Connecticut Enrichment Group. At NYEG, all the work they do is revolved around improving health and quality of life through the integration of all the services and programs we offer. |  |
Pineapple Chicken Try this sweet and tangy recipe for lunch or supper. Each 2/3 cup provides 1/12 oz equivalent meat, 1/8 cup vegetable and 1/4 cup fruit. Add 1/4 cup of cooked rice to fulfill 1/2 oz equivalent grains requirement. |  |
Hear from USDA at the National Child Nutrition Conference Be sure to check out the USDA Update sessions at this year's Virtual National Child Nutrition Conference. The team at USDA will present overviews of new and revised policy guidance and share state-of-the-art program updates. The session for CACFP will be held on Wednesday and the session for SFSP will be on Thursday. |  |
New on Our Website Stay up-to-date with all things CACFP by checking out the blog on our new website. We'll regularly post policy updates, upcoming events and resources to help you get the most out of the food program. Find the blog under the "News & Events" section on the home page. |  |
Featured Member Resource Sign up for an NCA membership to access tons of exclusive resources. We've got activity sheets for multiple holidays a month that are free to download, print and share for our members. |  |
Saint Patrick's Day Activity Page Download, print and share this activity page with the children or adults in your care to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day next week. |  |
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