Resources for Family Style Dining

Family style dining encourages learning and development at both the table and away from mealtime. If you're interested in implementing family style dining, check out some of our resources to get you started. Our Afghan Salata is easy to scoop, making it a great recipe to try out for your family style vegetable component.

· Resource: Tips for Family Style Dining

· Recipe: Afghan Salata

· Meal Pattern Minute: Preparing Children for Family Style Dining

· On-Demand Webinar: Family Style Dining: Conversations Around the Table

· Member Resource: Family Style Dining Conversation Starters

Breaking Down the SD Process Proposed Rule

Still have questions about the proposed rule on the Serious Deficiency process in the CACFP and SFSP? Join the NCA Policy team on Thursday, May 9, as we walk through the proposed rule and help stakeholders prepare to make comments.

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Looking for Annual CACFP Training?

Join us on Thursday, May 23 for a comprehensive CACFP annual training for FY24. Whether you're new to the CACFP or a seasoned operator, everyone can benefit from this two-hour event. If you can't make it to the live session, not to worry! The recording will be available for on-demand viewing through May 30, 2024.

· Register for $29

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free USDA Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Final Rule: Updates to the CACFP & SFSP Meal Patterns (May 16)

· Members-Only Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Final Rule: Ask Us Anything (May 16)

· Free for Members: Marketing Your Business: Marketing Yourself (May 30)

Fun Freebies

· Download Poster

· Free Activity Page for Provider Day (May 10)

Get More Motivation with the CACFP Training Program and Nutrition Calendar

Each month of the CACFP Nutrition Calendar features activities, crafts, recipes and nutrition notes related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics). But there's more! Providers will also get 12 months of Motivation Moments to print and display or share on social media. Orders for the 2025 Training Program and Nutrition Calendar are due by June 7.

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