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Meal Pattern Minute: Raw Cow’s Milk
Is raw cow’s milk creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreOver $17,000 in Scholarships Available for 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference
The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to continue its annual scholarship program for the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC), taking place April 13–17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Fresh Fruits in Yogurt
Does mixing fresh fruits into yogurt count towards added sugars?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Board of Directors Announces Executive Committee
The National CACFP Association (NCA) Board of Directors has elected three members to serve on the organization’s Executive Committee. Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, was elected to a three-year term that consists of serving as the Chair-Elect for FY26, the Board Chair for FY27 and the Immediate Past Chair for FY28. Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP, has been elected Secretary and Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, was elected Treasurer, each serving two-year terms. Together, these leaders bring decades of experience, dedication, and advocacy to advance NCA’s mission of supporting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community nationwide.
Read MoreResources and Support During the Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has continued into November as Congress has yet to reach an agreement on Fiscal Year 2026 funding. We’ve put together a list of resources and ideas for providers to help families that experience disruption to food programs during the shutdown.
Read MoreHead Start Boot Camp Is Back: Learn, Share and Strengthen Your Program!
Join us for our CACFP Head Start Boot Camp on December 4th!
Read MoreNovember Virtual Events
Get a rundown on all things happening at NCA this month!
Read MoreMonitoring the Government Shutdown
We are closely monitoring the potential government shutdown on October 1 and its impact on the CACFP. As your trusted partner, we’ll keep you informed with timely updates.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Cereals and Grain-Based Desserts
Can breakfast cereals ever be considered a grain-based dessert?
Read MoreFrom Storytime to Suppertime
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) operates CACFP ARAS and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through its “Be Mighty” program. The Be Mighty program runs in 11 branches throughout the Little Rock, Arkansas area and serves over 63,000 meals and snacks each year.
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