Incorporating Native American Heritage in the CACFP

November is Native American Heritage Month, making it the perfect time for the USDA to release crediting information on 18 traditional Indigenous foods. Want to try your hand at locating some of these new entries? Use MyPlate's recipe for Bison Chili in the Recipe Analysis Workbook to see how you can use this dish in your CACFP menu planning. We also have a special Thanksgiving gift for the CACFP community. You can watch our on-demand webinar, Giving Thanks: Turkey Talk & More, free through November 26.

· Get the Latest News: Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods

· Recipe: Bison Chili

· Learn How to Use the Food Buying Guide

· MyPlate Resource: More Native American Recipes

· Free Activity Page: Three Sisters Counting

· Free Webinar Through Nov. 26: Giving Thanks: Turkey Talk & More

Urge Your Senator for Equitable CACFP Reimbursement

A partner bill for the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act in the House of Representatives has been introduced in the Senate! What does that mean? In order for a bill to be enacted it must be passed in both the House and the Senate. Although you may have already asked your House Representative to support this legislation it's important that you also ask your Senators for their support as well!

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Free for Members: The Importance of Advocacy in the CACFP

Join us on Thursday, November 30, to learn how to advocate for the CACFP and explore tools and resources to effectively communicate the importance of your work. This webinar is free to NCA members and $12 for non-members.

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Free webinars are just one of many benefits that our members enjoy. Not a member? Learn more about what awaits you and join today.

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Feeding Infants in the CACFP Boot Camp (December 6)

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

· SFSP Boot Camp (January 17)

Want to Attend #NCN24 for Free?

We're offering 7 scholarships to attend the National Child Nutrition Conference, which will be held in Orlando from April 22-26, 2024. Scholarships includes conference registration fees, four (4) nights' lodging at the Rosen Shingle Creek and up to $450 towards transportation costs. We'll also be awarding an additional 8 scholarships to attend the conference virtually. Submit your application before January 16 for your chance to be selected.

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