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Meal Pattern Minute: Creditable Foods from Farmers Markets
Can you purchase local, CACFP creditable foods from a farmers market?
Read More2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released
On January 7, 2026, USDA and HHS released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The 2025-2030 DGAs recommend prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Read MoreChildren Missing Out on Afterschool Nutrition Programs
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) released their Afterschool Supper report that snapshots participation in October 2024. They found that afterschool supper participation has increased and that CACFP represents 50% of the daily participation.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Maves Ranola with Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Services Florida sponsors 24 affiliated Head Start and Early Head Start sites, 396 family day care homes and four emergency shelters. Collectively, these programs serve nutritious meals and snacks to over 6,000 children in their care. Read more about the work of this NCA member.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Creditable Smoothie Components
Can all ingredients in a smoothie be credited in the CACFP?
Read MoreHunger is increasing among those who provide care to young children
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood released a RAPID report that looks at how issues of food insecurity and hunger are affecting adults who provide care for young children. Their key finding: hunger is on the rise among child care providers.
Read MoreTammy Rowland-James of Northwest Arkansas Family Child Care Association
NWAFCCA sponsors 47 family child care homes that serve nutritious meals and snacks to over 600 children in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more about the great work of this NCA member!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Parent/Guardian-Supplied Components in the Infant Meal Pattern
Can a parent or guardian supply a meal component for their infant in the infant meal pattern?
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Carrie Sullivan of Provider’s Network, Inc.
Provider’s Network, Inc. sponsors 230 homes across Nebraska, ensuring over 1,900 children receive nutritious meals and snacks each day. Learn more about the work this NCA member is doing!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Savory Pie Crusts
Could the crust of a chicken pot pie credit as the grains component?
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