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May 26, 2020 eNews

CACFP Creditable Snack Suggestions

Biscuits with Canadian ham
Steamed broccoli with melted cheddar
Oatmeal with apple chunks
Cottage cheese with sliced strawberries
Tomato juice and whole wheat crackers
Scrambled eggs on English muffin

Pandemic Response:
Children's Castle

Gardening is still part of the plan at the Children's Castle child care home which remains open in Nebraska while improving routines to follow the CDC childcare recommendations. Before entering, all are asked to check the COVID-19 symptom poster, place coats in separate totes, go through a temperature check, and hand sanitize. Although not all children are attending, I'm blessed to have the wonderful children and families who are all still COVID-19 free. ~ Lori Fielder


Nutrition Facts Label in the
CACFP

Using the The Nutrition Facts label tells you the amount of different nutrients in a food. Reading the label can help you choose the best foods to
serve the children and adults in your care.

Get Team Nutrition's Education Flyer 


USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder

Children can receive meals through both the CACFP and Summer Meals program as long as they are not the same meals. Children who get served breakfast, snack, and supper while at their CACFP provider site can also get lunch from the SFSP. 

To find service areas, type your location or address into the interactive map to find directions to nearby sites as well as hours of operation and contact information. 

Start Simple with MyPlate

Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate App to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you make positive changes. Healthy eating can help you achieve a healthier life overall. Get started with Start Simple with MyPlate!


CACFP Professionals Spotlight


Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? Get your certification!


Take Action!
3 Letters, 2 Steps, 1 Minute

We've made it easy. Just click below, add your zip code, and send a message to your Senators and President Trump asking for their support of financial emergency aid for the child and adult care community.

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Order Deadline June 10, 2020
Training & Nutrition Calendar

In these difficult times, planning for the near future can be a challenge. We want to be sure that come 2021 child care providers, centers, and afterschool teams have this nutrition calendar and all of the companion resources in hand.

We order these now so they can be printed as one run, keep costs to less than $4 each, and get shipped to you for distribution in August.


CACFP Weekly Menu Template

Providers are having to be responsive in their menu planning to make do with foods they can source. That means cycle menus are out for now. Use this weekly menu template that lists meal pattern minimum requirements to keep track of what you are serving to help ensure reimbursement.


Pandemic Resource Links
Facebook Trending

Join the #NationalCACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. Get a dose of what's in the news, policy changes, and CACFP specific issues. Resources, printables, and more! 


 

Featured Member Resource

Looking for new ways to reinforce meal pattern benefits or nutrition education with parents? 

Get these fun monthly newsletter templates! Available for free to members to download, print, and share.

 


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