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CACFP Regulations & Guidance

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Crediting Surimi Seafood in Child Nutrition Programs

April 17, 2019

Surimi Seafood in now creditable as a meat/meat alternate to allow for more variety in menu planning.

Crediting Tempeh in Child Nutrition Programs

April 17, 2019

Tempeh is a nutritious soy product now creditable as a meat alternate allowing for more variety in menu planning.

Crediting Popcorn in Child Nutrition Programs

April 17, 2019

Popcorn, a popular snack with children, is now creditable as a whole grain.

Update on Funds Available for FNS and CNP

January 8, 2019

Guidance for FY19: Updated CACFP Meal Patterns and Updated NSLP and SBP Infant and Preschool Meal Patterns.

Update on Food Crediting in CNP

December 4, 2018

Changes were made to food crediting based on comments from stakeholders.