Have a Pizza Party

This Friday is National Pizza Party Day! Try out USDA's #CACFPCreditable Chicken Flatbread Pizza and enjoy a free activity page to celebrate.

· Recipe: Chicken Flatbread Pizza

· Meal Pattern Minute: Tomato-Based Pizza Sauce

· Free Activity Page: Pizza Dot-to-Dough

Final Rule: Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection

USDA released a final rule titled Child and Adult Care Food Program: Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection Requirements. The final rule removes section 226.25(g) from the Code of Federal Regulation. This regulation required State agencies to collect and report data related to participating institutions during fiscal years 2006-2009. This removal will reduce the administrative burden on State agencies.

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Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods

USDA released a memorandum to remind schools, sponsors and operators participating in any Child Nutrition Program of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in Program meals. Sourcing and serving locally-grown foods can infuse new energy and vision into CNP operations, support community health, create new opportunities for American farmers, invest Federal dollars in local economies, and strengthen strategies to encourage healthy choices.

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Don't Miss Standard Rates for Annual Training

Looking for in-depth CACFP training? Join us on Thursday, May 22 for a two-hour training where we'll cover essential topics, including meal patterns, meal counts, claims submission, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, and more. Can't make it to the live session? You can view it on demand through June 2. Act fast before the pricing increases! Standard registration ends tomorrow, May 14.

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· CACFP Boot Camp: Adult Care (May 14)

· Sponsor Members Only: CACFP Advocate Training (May 20)

· Free for Members: Ask a Nutritionist: Creditable or Not (May 28)

· Free Webinar: An Egg-cellent Adventure: Eggs in the CACFP (June 3)

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Start planting the seeds for 2026 by placing your order for the CACFP Training Program and Nutrition Calendar. The theme for next year is all about gardening, with fun activities and resources you can use to incorporate gardening into your program. Discover why 30,000 providers consider this their #1 resource!

· Order Today

Industry Partner Spotlight

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