Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
Meal-O-Matic
Cooking does not have to be complicated in order to be healthy and delicious. That’s why our partners at Dr. Yum Project have designed meal-o-matic to help you make a few basic recipes with the ingredients you love.
Read MoreNew Factsheet for ECE Providers from the CDC
CDC created three new fact sheets for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers about Early Child Nutrition and Feeding. The fact sheets offer tips and best practices for supporting breastfeeding families, information about safe storage and handling of breastmilk, and strategies for introducing solid foods.
Read MoreHealthy & Strong with Sesame Street ($)
Children receive nutritious meals through CACFP. Get to know Wes & Elijah as they have a healthy snack and take their usual afternoon walk. Learn about new resources featuring furry friends from your favorite Street to support healthy habits for everyone in the neighborhood.  
Read MoreMarketing Your Business: Outreach 101
Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren’t on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know why childcare programs who participate in the CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it’s important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list. We’ll talk about hosting virtual open house events, going live on Facebook, adding giveaways to your social media, developing regular communications, and why supporting community events matters.
Read MoreSupporting Kids’ Nutrition Security Through CACFPÂ
All kids deserve a healthy start to life, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is one support that helps ensure they have access to the nutritious food they need. Hear from NCA’s President and CEO, Lisa Mack, on the importance of the C
Read MoreGood News! Sharing Your CACFP Story ($)
Together we can raise awareness of how the CACFP works to combat hunger. Hear stories about what the CACFP community is doing to share its message and learn how to use social media strategies, local and state proclamations, local news stories and more to help raise awareness about the CACFP.
Read MoreNational CACFP Week Resolution Introduced in the House of Representatives
Today, March 14, 2023, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), along with cosponsors, introduced a resolution to designate the third week of March 2023 as National CACFP Week.
Read MoreHear from our Friends of CACFP on National CACFP Week 
This week is National CACFP Week! Take this opportunity to acknowledge the child and adult care providers, nutrition educators, program specialists and staff, state and federal professionals and parents who contribute to the success of the CACFP. Join our Friends of CACFP in celebrating!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Pickles
Cucumbers credit as a vegetable in the CACFP, so what about pickles?
Read MoreJust Our Luck! Four Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you love wearing green, have Irish origins, or are remembering the patron saint of Ireland, there are so many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with those in your care! We have four fantastic ideas that you could try at your center or family child care home that are low budget and easy to do.
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