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October 6, 2020 eNews
Virtual Training Academy Head Start sites have been practicing family-style meal service for years. Have you tried family-style cooking with kids? This is a practical session with action items that you can learn to do at your site. Look at how to make and eat healthy kid-friendly recipes, work through how to make kid recipe cardscharts, and hear from a nutritionist on healthy kid-friendly recipes. |
Managing from Home? Engaging Remote Staff We're sharing ideas on how to help employees feel connected and engaged during the COVID Pandemic. Free Shop Talk SeriesThursday, 2:00 PM Eastern |
Child Care Provider Credits CACFP for Ability to Provide Nutritious Meals "I started this childcare because of the children. What I did for my own children, I wanted to do for others in my community. If I can continue to nourish the children and help them grow and be strong, I will keep going." ~ From Hunt's Point, NY, Eva has been a CACFP participant through Child Care Center of New York since 2013. |
October Snack Attack Here are some #CACFPCreditable snacks featuring legumes which are full of protein! Black bean salsa and tortilla chips Lentils and couscous Refried beans on a tortilla Roasted edamame and grape juice Sugar snap peas and orange wedges Split pea soup and crackers Hummus and pita triangles Roasted pinto beans and cheese cubes |
Motivation Moment #ProvidersRock #LongDaysShortYears |
Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods Combination baby foods are foods that include a mixture of two or more foods, such as meat and vegetables. Under certain circumstances, these foods may be counted toward a reimbursable infant meal or snack in the CACFP. Get these worksheets from Team Nutrition to learn more. |
CACFP Professionals Certification Spotlight
Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? You may already qualify for your professional certification! |
Saturday Summit Success and Now Available On Demand If you missed the chance to attend the Child Nutrition workshops presented live this past weekend, you can still register to get access to all of the recordings for the entire month of October. Then, we'll send you a Certificate of Training in early November for the sessions you watch. Get 7 hours of training, bonus sessions, a Virtual Tote Bag, and more. Registration fee is $49. |
Buyer's Guide & Ally Resources Get good news and resources from child nutrition community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies who can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations. |
Rainbow Plate Activity Pages Get these four activity pages for free. They make teaching children about healthy food choices fun! |
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