Get Pump(kin)ed Up for Fall Flavors

October 26 is National Pumpkin Day, and we have a lot of resources for you. This gourd is also a popular symbol for Halloween, and NCA members can access our Halloween activity sheet for free. Don't forget about our upcoming webinar this week on lowering sugars during the holidays without reducing the fun.

· Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes

· MyPlate Resource: Pumpkin 5 Ways

· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Tomatoes, Avocados and Pumpkins

· Free Webinar: Festive Flavors: A Low Sugar Holiday (October 24)

· Members-Only Resource: Halloween Activity Page

· Free Activity Page: Patch Up the Pumpkin

Registration for NCNC25 is Now Open!

Will you be joining the child nutrition community in Dallas on April 14-18, 2025 for five days of training, networking and fun? Don't miss out - register today to lock in our lowest rates with Advance Registration.

· Register for as low as $439

· View the Conference Brochure

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Caring for Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes

The number of young children with Type 1 diabetes has increased significantly over the years, and care of young children with this disease is especially complicated. Join Jill Cox, MS, RD, for a one-hour webinar on Tuesday, November 12. This session is free for NCA members and $12 for non-members. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Annual CACFP Training FY25 (October 29)

· Free Webinar: Winter Wellness: Nurturing Immune Health in Kids (November 14)

· Menu Planning Boot Camp (November 20-21)

· Members Only: Deep Dive: Understanding NCA Policy Priorities (December 3)

Join the Food Program

Do you know providers who have not yet signed up for the CACFP? Forward this email or share these links to help spread the word about how they can start getting reimbursed for the healthy meals and snacks that they might already be serving.

· Find a Sponsor

· Learn More About the CACFP