Cheesy Broccoli Tots

Creamy and bite-sized, five of these tots provide 1/4 cup of vegetable and 3/4 oz meat alternate. Get the recipe today on our website.

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Offering Water in the CACFP

Centers and homes are required to offer water to children throughout the day, which is especially important in these hot summer months. Download this worksheet from USDA Team Nutrition to learn best practices about making water available to your participants.

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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, & Health

Join us for a watch party on Wednesday, September 28! For the first time in over 50 years, the Biden-Harris Administration will host a conference on hunger, nutrition and health. Once again, we have the collective opportunity to chart a course for the future. As this historic event is livestreamed, we'll chat virtually as the plans for achieving the goals of the Conference Pillars are announced and discuss what it means to the CACFP community.

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Don't Miss the Saturday Summit

Registration is open for this year's Saturday Summit! We've got four terrific sessions for you:

• Meal Service Made Fun
• Connecting Nutrition wtih Family Engagement
• Straw Bales: A New Way to Garden
• Quick, Easy, Low Prep Snacks

Plus, you'll get three of our favorite webinars that we've hosted included in your registration - a $45 value!

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Welcome to Our New National Ally

The National Black Child Development Institute's focus has been on achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children who suffer from the dual legacies of poverty and racial discrimination. By organizing as a national advocacy group, NBCDI has created a movement to develop strategies to improve the life circumstances of Black children through policy change. 

Learn More About NBCDI

CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Show your commitment and expertise to the field of child nutrition by pursuing your CACFP Professional certification. Join Vickie Perkins and Enid Santana and discover the benefits of holding your CCNP or CMP.

One of Our Favorite Member Benefits

Did you know that NCA members can opt in to receive a free copy of the CACFP Nutrition Calendar and Training Program? Learn how to maximize the 2023 Calendar: Counting Animals with our upcoming webinar and find out why over 35,000 providers consider this their #1 CACFP resource.

Wednesday, October 5

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

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Featured Member Resource

Do you have participants in your care that require special accommodation due to allergies or other disabilities? NCA members can download our new resource page on Accommodating Allergies & Special Diets in the CACFP as part of their membership benefits. Not a member? Join today.

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Avoc-ADD-o!

National Guacamole Day is this Friday, September 16. Download this activity page for your participants to work on their addition and counting skills - maybe they can do this activity while or after enjoying some guacamole and whole corn tortilla chips!

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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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