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2023 June Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in June at NCA!
Read MoreChild Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In May 2023, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a report focused on Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, March through September 2020, including information on the nationwide waivers that FNS approved for use during that period.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich and CN Labels
Identifying whole-grain rich items can be done through looking at the CN Label. Here’s how!
Read MoreFree Webinar: USDA Listening Session: SFSP Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meals
USDA wants to hear from you! The National CACFP Sponsors Association, in collaboration with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, invites you to participate in a webinar to provide feedback on successful implementation of non-congregate summer meal service in rural communities.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: CN Labels
What is a CN Label and how can you use it in the CACFP?
Read MoreUnique Entity Identifier (UEI) Transition
In April 2022 Federal agencies transitioned from use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Child Nutrition Program Operators are required to have the UEI to receive payments from State agencies who administer the Child Nutrition programs on behalf of the Federal government. This memorandum provides answers to questions related to the transition.
Read MoreBarriers and Facilitators of Center-Based ECE Program Participation in the CACFP
In April 2023, the Indiana University CACFP Project Team published a study on the barriers, facilitators, and potential strategies to address center-based participation in the CACFP. One of the key barriers to participation shared by study participants included the cumbersome CACFP paperwork. Facilitators to participation included supports provided by stakeholders and sponsors.
Read MoreNCA Comments – Proposed Rule Revisions to Meal Patterns
In February 2023, USDA released the proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. After meeting with NCA members and CACFP stakeholders, NCA provided a comment to USDA stating our position on the proposed changes, and additional comment on cost and administrative burden efforts, and created model comments for our members to personalize.
Read MoreUSDA FNS Celebrates Team Nominated for Public Service Award
The team of Lisa Gifaldi, Shelly Pierce and Andrea Gold-O’Connor were nominated for a Partnership for Public Service Award, as well as a People’s Choice Award for their work in SNAP online purchasing.
Read MoreWebinar: Understanding Grain-Based Desserts
Join us for a webinar to discuss what grain-based desserts are based on USDA guidance and how to menu plan without them in the CACFP.
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