Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
A Fantastic End to NCNC23: Thursday Recap
We started the day off with our Boardwalk 5K Fun Run/Walk, with over 100 attendees taking in the gorgeous views along the Embarcadero Walkway early in the morning. The last full day of the National Child Nutrition Conference featured more than a whopping 90 workshop sessions for attendees, which continued to receive rave reviews.
Read MoreA Full Day of Fun at NCNC23: Tuesday Recap
We had an early start on Tuesday morning at the National Child Nutrition Conference, greeting more incoming attendees all day.
Read MoreKicking Off NCNC23: Monday Recap
The Monday of conference week is a sort of calm before the storm, but there is still so much to do for our attendees who arrived today! We loved meeting with everybody at the registration desks and seeing what states our attendees were coming from. We are welcoming over 1,700 people onsite in San Diego.
Read MoreOn-site/Off-site Monitoring Guidance (CACFP)
USDA has released guidance on when states have discretion to conduct monitoring off-site and what monitoring procedures are recommended. However, all three monitoring visits must still be conducted on-site.
Read MoreMultiple CACFP COVID Flexibilities are Ending Soon
Many of the waivers and flexibilities created during the pandemic for CACFP operators are expiring soon or have already expired.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich
Whole Grain-Rich (WGR)! What does it mean?
Read MoreHealthy Teams
Healthy teams are made up of all the people who work together to keep children growing healthy and strong, like caregivers, doctors, and teachers. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have created new materials that focus on the importance of healthy teams.
Read MoreFruit, Vegetable, and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Children
In February 2023, the CDC released state-level data on fruit, vegetable, and sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) intake among young children. The data was collected through a 2021 national survey in which respondents were asked three questions about children aged 1–5 years regarding the frequency of consuming fruits, vegetables, and sugar-sweetened beverages during the preceding week. The report found that many young children between ages 1 and 5 years old are not eating fruits and vegetables each day and are regularly drinking SSBs.
Read MoreHelping Schools Feed Kids Act of 2023
Earlier this month, a bill was introduced to the House of Representatives to extend the additional 10 cent reimbursement in the CACFP through school year 2023-2024. If this bill is passed, the additional 10 cent reimbursement would be implemented through June 30, 2024.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Beef Jerky Sticks
Beef jerky sticks can be a quick and tasty snack, but are they creditable in the CACFP?
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