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Printable Handout: Identifying Gluten Free
Download this free printable CACFP handout on identifying gluten free.
Read MoreIdentifying Gluten-Free Foods
Learn how to identify gluten-free foods and get a yummy gluten-free snack recipe.
Read More2026-2027 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
USDA has released the Reimbursement Rates for 2026-2027. Rates are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Corn Pone
Is corn pone creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreNCA Launches New Learning Center to Support Child Nutrition Professionals
Back to Blog Back to Blog NCA Launches New Learning Center to Support Child Nutrition Professionals July 23, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to announce the launch of the NCA Learning Center, a comprehensive online professional development platform designed specifically for CACFP and child nutrition professionals. For 40 years, NCA has supported…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Flavoring Milk
Can you add syrups to unflavored cow’s milk and have it be creditable?
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Metropolitan Development Council
The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) is a community action agency based in Tacoma, Washington. As part of their various community services, MDC operates as a CACFP sponsor of family homes and child care centers, ensuring nutritious meals to 2,150 children.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Acorns
Are acorns creditable as a meat alternate?
Read More2026-2027 Cash In Lieu Value of Donated Foods
The USDA has released the cash-in-lieu value of USDA foods for 2026-2027. The value has increased by one and a half cents.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Mark Jacoby with Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
As Vice President of Business Operations with Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Mark Jacoby ensures that 14,000 children receive nutritious meals.
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