NCA Commits to National Strategy to Reduce Hunger

The National CACFP Sponsors Association has made a stakeholder commitment in support of the national strategy outlined during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Read more about our commitment on our blog. 

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Baked Batatas and Apples

October is National Apple Month. Check out this recipe from USDA Team Nutrition, which uses sweet potato and fresh apples for a sweet and savory side dish. One serving credits for 1/4 cup fruit and 1/4 cup vegetable. 

Download the Recipe for 6, 25 and 50 Servings in English and Spanish

Crediting Fluid Milk Tip Sheet

USDA recently released a new tip sheet on crediting fluid milk in child nutrition programs. Get the answers to common questions, such as how to identify a nutritionally equivalent non-dairy substitute and what ages must be served unflavored milk.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Smart Lunches is the smart solution for preschool, childcare, and adult day care centers from Massachusetts to Virginia. Smart Lunches offers delicious lunch entrees, as well as breakfast and snacks, all prepared off-site and delivered fresh daily. Your fully prepared meals are delivered at temperature, so no onsite kitchen labor is required, and they give you a choice of 3 different entrees every day.

Learn More About Smart Lunches

CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Let parents and colleagues know that you're committed to continuing your education as a CACFP Child Nutrition Professional or a CACFP Management Professional like Constantine Autry-Boykin and Rita Christiansen. You may already meet the requirements for certification.

Attention NCA Members

Join Lisa Mack, President & CEO, together with Alexia Thex, Director of Policy and Partnerships, for this members-only Coffee & Conversation. You'll hear about the plans for FY23 advancing the mission of the White House Conference for Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and our Power of the Food Program event.

Wednesday, October 19

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern

Register Now (NCA Members Only)

Featured Member Resource

With the weather cooling down, now is a perfect time to break out the slow cooker for some hearty fall meals. NCA members can download our new resource page on Fast Prep with Slow Cooking as part of their membership benefits. Not a member? Join today.

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Apple Counting

Continue celebrating National Apple Month with this free activity page that focuses on counting and tracing.

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Join the Food Program

Serving meals and snacks in your family day care home or child/adult care center?

Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPCreditable meals and snacks.

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