Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
NCA 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 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.
Read MoreCreating Your Own Food Station ($)
Need a creative outlet with food but you don’t want to overcomplicate it? Or perhaps you want to inject some excitement into your food service or entice children to try new foods in a different way. Creating food stations may be just the right fit for you! Discover how to craft the ultimate food station. Get recipe ideas featuring #CACFPCreditable fixings and toppings so each child can assemble their very own personalized meal or snack.
Read MoreStandardized Recipes
How often do you hear, “This looks different than last time!” or “This doesn’t taste the same as it usually does!”? Using standardized recipes can help to ensure your recipe turns out the same way each time you make it. It is a good practice to use a standardized recipe when a menu item has two or more components. That’s why our partners at the Institute for Child Nutrition made these resources on creating a standardized recipe for simple menu items.
Read MoreHost Your Elected Official in August
During the entire month of August, every congressional representative will be back in their home state. Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate for CACFP! Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected officials to visit your site in August.
Read MoreFree Webinar Advocating for CACFP: How to Host Elected Officials
During the entire month of August, every congressional representative will be back in their home state. Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate for CACFP! Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected officials to visit your site to interact with and serve meal/snack to the children or adults in your care.
Read MoreNational Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Month! Discover AAPI inspired recipes and learn more about Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice for movement.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 5
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fifth method!
Read MoreNutrition Facts Labels and the CACFP
The Nutrition Facts label on food packages provides helpful information. It is a great tool to use when planning menus to determine creditable foods. Our partners at the Institute of Child nutrition created a resource focused on how to use the Nutrition Facts label to credit certain foods in the CACFP.
Read MoreMay Snack Attack
Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:
Shredded chicken and tortilla
WGR pasta and vegetables
Red pepper sticks and grapes
Edamame and Melba toast
Mixed greens and grapefruit