Weekly Celebrations

We've got another Hispanic-inspired recipe this week for Hispanic Heritage Month! Looking for more ways to serve corn? Check out MyPlate's free resource with five fun ideas for serving this vegetable. September is also National Yoga Month, so we have a free activity page with popular yoga poses you can try with those you serve.

· Recipe: Mexican Street Corn in a Cup

· MyPlate Resource: Corn 5 Ways

· Free Activity Page: Core Exercises for Preschoolers

Want to Present Virtually for Us?

We're committed to providing our community with frequent virtual training opportunities to strengthen understanding of the CACFP and SFSP, and we're constantly looking for speakers to bring a fresh perspective! If you are interested in presenting a webinar in the future, please fill out our Speaker Interest Form.

· Share Your Ideas

Elevate Your Program with an NCA Membership

The new membership year is going to begin on October 1 - the earlier you become an NCA member, the longer you have to enjoy its benefits! If you would like to learn more about membership, we have a free webinar on Tuesday, September 30, so you can learn more about the benefits that await you, as well as how to implement the 2026 CACFP Training Program and Nutrition Calendar.

· Register for Free

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Beyond Spaghetti: Explore the Pasta-bilities (October 7)

· Super Snacks: Power Up Afterschool Supper (October 9)

· Free Webinar: Sprouting Success: Celebrate Farm to CACFP Week (October 15)

· Building Your CACFP Cycle Menu (October 23)

Buyer's Guide

Get resources from child nutrition and community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies that can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations.

· Visit the Buyer's Guide

Industry Partner Spotlight

Wawona is dedicated to offering healthier food choices to school children across the U.S. to ensure they receive the recommended daily fruit requirements. As a USDA-approved national processor, Wawona has provided nutritious fruit offerings to school districts for more than 30 years. These include fruit cups and pops for breakfast and lunch programs as well as fruit snacks during the day to supplement regular meals. In addition to the federally-supported meal programs, Wawona supplies custom fruits and fruit blends to schools to top salads and use in smoothies and in parfaits.