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May 28, 2024 eNews

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June 4 is National Cheese Day! Check out our Cheesy Broccoli Tots recipe, as well as some other ideas on how to serve broccoli in your menu planning. We have a number of Meal Pattern Minutes that deal with cheese - check out one on substituting varieties of cheese in a recipe by volume.

· Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Tots


· Free MyPlate Resource: Broccoli Five Ways


· Meal Pattern Minute: Substituting Cheese by Volume


· Free Activity Page: Trace the Cheese

 

Join Us for a Webinar on Crediting Cheese

Provolone, mozzarella and Cheddar, Oh My! Learn how to navigate crediting cheese in the CACFP and come away with tips and new recipes for your menu with our webinar on Thursday, June 6. This webinar is free for NCA members and $12 for non-members. Not a member? Join today.


· Register for Webinar

 

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Between the Bread: Nutrition Packed Sandwiches (June 20)


· Free Webinar: Guac 'n' Roll: Avocado Inspirations for Your Menu (July 11)


· Free for Members: Ask a Nutritionist: CACFP Meal Patterns (July 25)

 

Facebook Trending

Join the National CACFP 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!


· National CACFP on Facebook


· Join the CACFP Community Facebook Group

 

Time is Running Out to Order Curiosity and the Cat

Orders for the 2025 CACFP Training Program and Nutrition Calendar: Curiosity and the Cat close next Friday, June 7. Order today and discover why more than 30,000 providers nationwide consider this to be their #1 CACFP resource.


· Learn More About Curiosity and the Cat

 

Industry Partner Spotlight

McLane Hunger Solutions supports food banks and hunger relief agencies nationwide by offering high-quality, nutritious food at the lowest possible cost. McLane provides various solutions, including customizable backpacks, school breakfast kits, USDA-reimbursable SFSP and CACFP menu options, and meal kits for congregate and non-congregate feeding. With 100+ years of experience in food distribution, McLane maximizes efficiency for hunger relief organizations, stretching funds further.


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