Snack Attack

Try out these #CACFPCreditable snacks when you plan your next grocery trip:

Cheese quesadilla

Baby carrots and pita bread

Cheddar cheese cubes and green beans

Dried fruit and cereal

Pumpkin bread and milk

Power of the Food Program

Do you know someone who isn't currently utilizing the CACFP, but could benefit greatly from it? Help spread the word about our upcoming virtual event! Or, if you just want a refresher on the meal patterns and new ideas for making menu planning easier, we welcome you to attend and earn up to 6 hours of continuing education as well.

Wednesday, December 7

11:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern

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Crediting Recipes in the CACFP

New to standardizing recipes or looking for a training resource for your staff? Download our new worksheet that will walk you through the steps of creating and crediting a recipe. 

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Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Breakfast

You can serve meats and/or meat alternates in place of the entire grains component at breakfast a maximum of three times per week. Make sure you're staying compliant within the CACFP with this worksheet from USDA Team Nutrition.

Download the Worksheet in English and Spanish

Industry Partner Spotlight

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Shout Out to These CACFP Professionals

When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professional Certification stand out.

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Motivation Moment

#ProvidersRock

#LongDaysShortYears

Featured Member Resource

November is Native American Heritage Month. If you're an NCA member, you have access to our activity page that features a recipe, craft and physical activities to help you celebrate with your participants. Not a member? Learn more about all the benefits that await you.

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One, Two, Three Sisters

The Three Sisters - squash, corn and beans - are a significant part of Native American culture and foodways. Download this free activity sheet so your participants can work on their counting skills while learning more about these fundamental crops.

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