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Gardening at Your CACFP Site | Ready to Plant
This piece is about planting your CACFP garden. In others we cover questions to ask before beginning, maintenance, harvesting and keeping kids engaged.
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Tightrope Walkers
Imagination rules the day in this circus-inspired activity. Keep this fun activity handy in your idea box. It can be played inside or outside, with or without additional materials.
Read MoreNo Kid Hungry Calls for Applications
No Kid Hungry has announced a request for applications for their 2022 No Kid Hungry Early Childhood Strategic Advisory group.
Read MoreSignificant Differences Found in CACFP and Non-CACFP Childcare Sites
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that childcare sites participating in CACFP are more likely to provide nutritious food and beverages compared with non-CACFP sites
Read MoreSummer Series Webinar: Brunch for Lunch
Looking for new ideas for your lunch menu? Why not try brunch for lunch?!
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Starting Your CACFP Site Garden
Pt 1 of a series on gardening in the CACFP. Children gardening is associated with numerous positive outcomes. This is all about getting started.
Read MoreFour Reasons We’re Thrilled About Mother’s Day
We’re struck by how much of our work is informed by the business of mothers. Today, we’re covering four reasons we’re all in on Mother’s Day, and one reason we’re mindful.
Read MoreWhat is National Provider Appreciation Day?
National Provider Appreciation Day is a time to celebrate childcare providers who nurture hearts and minds, and aid in the development of children.
Read MoreWorking at the National CACFP Sponsors Association
Job hunting? The National CACFP Sponsors Association is the remote-friendly, mission-driven, motivated team you’re looking to join.
Read MoreIn Your Own Words: 2022 Conference In Review
Our priority in producing the National Child Nutrition Conference is premium programming for all our providers, sponsors and state agencies who attend. Your time is valuable, and we’re honored you spend it with us. To that end, we seek feedback for every session, at the end of the conference, and even on social media. Here’s what you had to say this year
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