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Kicking Off the National Child Nutrition Conference: Monday RecapÂ
The National Child Nutrition Conference is officially underway! Monday was an exciting preconference day filled with invaluable sessions, networking opportunities, and in-depth discussions on child nutrition programs. Here’s a recap of the day’s events:
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich for Infants
Do CACFP operators need to provide one whole grain-rich grain per day when serving infants?
Read MoreTwo Critical CACFP Bills Re-Introduced in Congress
Today, April 10th, two important CACFP bills were re-introduced in Congress. The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act and Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement work together to provide much-needed improvements for the CACFP and address challenges faced by CACFP operators.
Read MoreSecretaries Rollins and Kennedy Visit Virginia Elementary School to Spotlight Child Nutrition ProgramsÂ
As part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, to see the impact of child nutrition programs in action.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Edamame
Are edamame creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreWelcome James (JC) Miller: New Administrator for Food and Nutrition Services at USDAÂ
We are pleased to share the exciting news that James (JC) Miller has joined the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the new Administrator for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), effective March 24th. With a wealth of experience in leadership across healthcare, nonprofit, and government sectors, James is poised to bring a strong focus on improving the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of USDA’s nutrition programs.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Michelle Buchanan of CASEWV
Michelle Buchanan serves as the Food Program Director at the Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia, a sponsoring organization of 65 family child care homes. Learn about her journey in the CACFP!
Read MoreApril Virtual Events
Back to Blog Back to Blog April Virtual Events April 1, 2025 We’re only two weeks away from the National Child Nutrition Conference in Dallas, TX. No April Fool’s pranks here! Before we see you in Dallas though, be sure to catch our next webinar on “Supporting Autism in Early Childhood Settings”. After this we…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Tomato Sauce
Does tomato sauce credit by volume served in the CACFP?
Read MoreCACFP Week Proclaimed in Eleven States and Recognized in Congress
National CACFP Week, an annual education and information campaign sponsored by the National CACFP Association, is observed every year during the third week of March. From March 16-22, 2025, the week was officially recognized at the federal, state and local levels. This nationwide initiative highlights the critical role the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) plays in combating hunger and promoting nutrition.
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