World Milk Day

June 1 is World Milk Day. We have so many resources on our website about this meal pattern component, including USDA worksheets, Meal Pattern Minutes, activity pages and members-only resources. Here are some of our favorites.

· NCA Resource: Milk in the CACFP (English/Spanish)

· USDA Resource: Serving Milk in the CACFP (English/Spanish)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Flavored Milk

· Free Activity Page: Moo-tiful Colors

· Member Resource: Milk Component

Last Week to Order the 2024 CACFP Nutrition Calendar

Sales for the 2024 CACFP Nutrition Calendar & Training Program close next Wednesday, June 7! The theme is Exploring Our National Parks, which will take you on a trip through some of our country's most beautiful destinations. Enjoy 12 months of breathtaking vistas while getting nutrition notes, best practices, recipes, snack suggestions, activities and more.

· Order Your Calendars Today

Bean Patties

June 5 is National Veggie Burger Day. Beans are a common ingredient used in veggie burgers, and we've got a great #CACFPCreditable recipe for you. Try out our bean patties next time you're looking for a plant-based burger option.

· Get the Recipe

Virtual Events in June

· No Kitchen? No Problem! Serving Meals from the Cupboard (June 8)

· Free Webinar: Advocating for CACFP: How to Host Elected Officials (June 15)

· Free Webinar: CACFP Professional Certification Overview (June 20)

· Free Webinar: Food Plating with a Purpose (June 22)

· Free Webinar: Secrets to Success: How to be a Presenter at NCNC24 (June 28)

Open Positions in the CACFP

Looking for a new path in your career? There are currently three open positions on our job board.

· Browse Job Opportunities

Do you have a position that you're looking to fill? NCA members can post to our job board through the Info Hub.

Industry Partner Spotlight

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