Showcasing the CACFP in Action

Jessica Dean, who has participated in the CACFP for 25 years, recently invited the recipient of the 2024 Friend of CACFP award, Congressman Marc Molinaro (R NY-19), to her day care to witness the power of the food program firsthand. We thank Jessica for being a passionate advocate for the CACFP, and also extend our gratitude to Representative Molinaro for continuing to be a champion of the food program in Congress.

· Read About Congressman Molinaro's Visit

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sunday, September 15. Check out one of our Hispanic Heritage recipes for Arroz Tapado, a delicious Peruvian dish that is packed with protein. We also have a variety of free activity pages that have been translated into Spanish. Check out our ABC Coloring page to get started.



· Recipe: Arroz Tapado

· Free Activity Page: ABC Coloring (English/Spanish)

Whole Grain Resources

September is National Whole Grains Month, so we're highlighting some of our resources each week.

· USDA Resource: Adding Whole Grains to Your CACFP Menu (English/Spanish)

· NCA Resource: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Curious About This Member Benefit?

When you become a member on or after October 1, you'll receive our 2025 "Curiosity and the Cat" CACFP Nutrition Calendar and Training Program for free! If you want to learn more about this fabulous resource before you join or renew your membership, join us for a free webinar on September 26 as we guide you through how to use the calendar to enhance your program.

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Choose Yogurt That Is Lower in Added Sugars in the CACFP (September 19)

· Elija yogur con bajo contenido de azúcares añadidos en el CACFP (September 19)

· Medical Statements, Milk Substitutions & Special Diets (September 24)

· Choosy Eaters: Moving Towards Meal Time Triumphs (October 10)

Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data

USDA recently released new guidance to assist CACFP and SFSP program operators in meeting the annual requirement to collect race and ethnicity data of participants. The guidance includes a question-and-answer section to provide further clarification, as well as a section on best practices for the collection of data.

· Read More on Our Blog

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