National Quesadilla Day is September 25. Quesadillas in their simplest form of cheese and a tortilla are a quick and easy way to serve a meat alternate and grains component. This recipe from USDA kicks quesadillas up a notch by adding beans and spinach. Serve with fruit and milk for a #CACFPCreditable meal.

Get ready to make the switch to ounce equivalents for grains. This worksheet from USDA features handy conversion charts for commonly-used grains and teaches you how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to make sure you're serving enough grains.

Don't miss this week's Thirty on Thursday webinar, which will show CACFP operators how to plan and prepare reimbursable snacks for the children and adults in their care.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

2:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern (English)

3:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern (Spanish)

Show that you are equipped with valuable knowledge and dedicated to grow within the CACFP like Hali Riley and Jennie Sweet. The CACFP Professional Certification carries weight within the community.

Have questions about the Emergency Funds? Join us on Zoom for this free Q&A session with the USDA to discuss the Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Program.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern

Looking for best nutrition practices or educational materials on the benefits of certain foods? Check out our Everyday Education page for resources on how to maintain healthy eating habits.

The September equinox, which marks the start of autumn, is tomorrow! Get in the fall spirit with our free Happy Autumn Activity Page.

Making 3D apples is another fun fall craft! If you're an NCA member, you can download, print and share this activity page for free.

If you're looking for a new job opportunity, be sure to check our website. Currently, there are three positions looking to be filled. Or, if you're an NCA member and would like to advertise an open position, you can post to our job opportunities board from your Info Hub.

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

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