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Help Ensure Access to Healthy Foods

Last Day for Advance Registration

Take advantage of our lowest registration rates for the 2022 National Child Nutrition Conference when you secure your spot before December 1. Join us in New Orleans or virtually on Zoom for as low as $299.

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Pear Quesadillas

Have you tried serving pears with cheese? Give it a try with this recipe from MyPlate. Sprinkle 1/8 cup shredded pepper jack cheese and 1/8 cup shredded mozarella cheese on half of a whole grain-rich tortilla, along with 1/2 tablespoon dried basil and 1 tablespoon chopped onion. Top with canned pear half, sliced thinly. Fold the tortilla and brush each side with olive oil. Heat in a non-stick skillet until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. One half of a quesadilla provides 1 oz eq. grains and 1/2 oz meat alternate.

Canned Pears 5 Ways

Get more ideas on how to serve pears with MyPlate's 5 Ways Series.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Pacific Northwest Canned Pears are grown by American farmers in Oregon and Washington and packed by local processors. These Bartlett pears are versatile and ready to use in recipes or enjoyed straight from the can. Poached in juice or sweetened syrup right in the can, nothing else is added to the pears. U.S. grown canned pears are available through USDA child nutrition programs or from your distributor.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Be a source of knowledge about the CACFP like Dana Carman and Althea Albert-Santiago. See if you qualify to become a CACFP Professional.

Are you looking to showcase your knowledge and experience as a child nutrition professional?

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Holiday Menu Planning in the CACFP

Looking for ideas to replace traditional holiday sweets and treats with healthy and nutritious foods? Want to learn more about what #CACFPCreditable holiday meals look like among different cultures? Join us for a free half-hour session! Register by Wednesday, December 8 to secure your spot.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

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Featured Member Resource

Looking for a newsletter template to send out to parents? You can find the Parent Connections for the upcoming "Imagination Station" calendar on our Toolkits page. Become an NCA member to download, print and share these resources for free.

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Practice Makes Pear-fect

Have some fun while practicing counting with this free pear activity page.

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Buyer's Guide

Get resources from child nutrition and community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies who can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations.

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