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March 25, 2025

National Spinach Day

Celebrate this nutrient-packed leafy green on March 26! Spinach is rich in iron, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C, making it a great addition to your weekly menu. Check out a delicious recipe from USDA Team Nutrition and some of the resources we have to help you serve more spinach.

· Recipe: Spinach Egg Bake

· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Leafy Greens

· Member Resource: CACFP Creditable Spotlight - Spinach

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Congratulations to These CACFP Professionals

Candidates with the CACFP Professional designation stand out among the crowd. If you're looking to enhance your professional image, it's time to pursue your CMP or CCNP. You may already qualify!

CACFP Professionals Shoutout March 2025

Local Funding Opportunity Terminated by USDA

The Agricultural Marketing Service at USDA released a memo on March 7, 2025, to implementing agencies announcing the termination of all Local Food for Schools and Child Care funding agreements.

· Read More on Our Blog

 

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Provide Feedback to USDA

USDA has requested information on Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt crediting in Child Nutrition Programs. Based on feedback from our members, research and analysis, NCA has developed model comments to help you provide a response to USDA. It is important that you personalize and share your opinion with USDA!

· Take Action

 

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Gerber is a leader in childhood nutrition, and they're committed to being your partner in childcare by providing high quality, nutritious foods that meet the CACFP meal patterns. Visit Gerber.com to stock up on CACFP nutrition favorites: cereals, purees, puffs, and more. Get access to Gerber cycle menus and creditable product brochures on WIC & CACFP: Nutrition Support | Gerber Medical

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Late Registration Closing Soon

There is still time to register for the National Child Nutrition Conference! Our late registration period ends this Friday, March 28. Can't make it to Dallas? Check out our virtual option.

· Register Today

 

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