Thanksgiving Resources

If you're looking for #CACFPCreditable ideas for your Thanksgiving, we have plenty of recipes that are sure to be loved by many! For a grain option, try out our Blue Cornbread Muffins. Not sure how to calculate the ounce equivalency in the recipe? Check out the USDA's worksheet. If you're unsure of if your favorite food item will credit, head over to our Meal Pattern Minutes page and see if we have the answer for you.

· Recipe: Blue Cornbread Muffins

· USDA Resource: Determining Ounce Equivalents of Grains in CACFP Recipes

· Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Cranberry Sauce

· Free Thanksgiving Activity Pages

· Members-Only Activity Page: Thanksgiving

Don't Miss Out on Our Feeding Infants Boot Camp

The act of feeding is one of the most complex tasks in the first year of life. If you serve infants in the CACFP, this boot camp is for you! Join us on Wednesday, December 6 for a deep dive into infant nutrition and best feeding practices. Can't attend live? You can also view the sessions on-demand through December 13.

· Register Now

· View Our Sessions and Speakers

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free for Members: Take Action: The Importance of Advocacy in the CACFP (November 30)

· Free Webinar: Get the Scoop! Emerging CACFP Food Trends in 2024 (December 14)

· SFSP Boot Camp (January 17)

Open Positions in the CACFP

Looking for a new path in your career? There are currently five open positions on our job board, including three to become part of our team at NCA.

· 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

Serving CACFP sponsors since 2003, ChildWatch provides vital tools for administering the CACFP from mobile meals and attendance tracking to menu planning, meal production, site monitorings and claims processing for both homes and centers. Independent centers and sponsors easily manage their program in real-time with their 100% cloud-based software services. Free training and support are included.