Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Preventing Illness with Handwashing and Glove Use
Hands can harbor unseen germs that can contaminate food and surfaces and ultimately make people sick. They can also transfer allergens to allergen-free foods. The good news is that proper handwashing and glove use are simple yet effective practices that can help prevent the spread of foodborne illness and allergen contamination. ICN’s mealtime memo provides information on when and how to wash hands to avoid illness.
Read MoreWho’s Getting Food to Children Outside of School?
During the school year, 28.5 million children rely on a school-provided lunch each day. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is undoubtedly a crucial source of nutritious meals for school-aged children. But where do children get meals before they are old enough to attend school? And, where do school-aged children get meals when the school day is over or when school is cancelled? The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operates alongside NSLP to provide an encompassing meal service throughout all stages of childhood (infant, toddler, preschooler, school-aged).
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Deborah Gillison-Wilson with Georgia Nutritional Services
Deborah Gillison-Wilson is the Founder and Executive Director of Georgia Nutritional Services which is a sponsoring organization of CACFP and SFSP across Georgia. They sponsor 165 child care centers, 32 family child care homes, 35 At-Risk Afterschool programs, 2 Adult day care centers, and around 17 SFSP sites. Hear from Deborah!
Read MoreFarm to ECE Federal Funding GuideÂ
Funding is a necessary resource to build up and carry out farm to early care and education (ECE) activities. There are a variety of funding sources that states, localities, and organizations have leveraged to support the purchase of culturally relevant local foods; gardening and food tastings; and food, nutrition, and agricultural education for ECE sites.
Read MoreCity of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ensures nutritious meals to over 4.5 million children and adults every day. The CACFP is mainly operated in child care centers, family child care homes, and afterschool care programs, but did you know that emergency shelters can also serve meals through the food program?
Read MoreGardening with Children
Introducing children to gardening can be an enriching experience that fosters a love for nature and promotes an acceptance of healthy foods. The Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mealtime Memo discusses how to engage children in gardening activities to increase their knowledge and acceptance of healthy, local foods.
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Emergency Shelters
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ensures nutritious meals to over 4.5 million children and adults every day. The CACFP is mainly operated in child care centers, family child care homes, and afterschool care programs, but did you know that emergency shelters can also serve meals through the food program?
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Rhonda Kobylecky of Acelero Learning Head Start
Rhonda Kobylecky is the Food Service Director for Acelero Learning Head Start which is a multi-state sponsoring organization of 48 Head Start centers serving over 4,000 children. Hear from Rhonda!
Read MoreECE Nutrition and Physical Activity Practices Decreased During Pandemic
A report published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice examined changes in nutrition and physical activity-related best practices in ECE settings in Illinois from 2019 as compared to 2022.
Read MoreEmergency Response
Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have developed resources to support community providers and caregivers who serve families and help children face challenges, big and small. When a natural disaster strikes or there is an act of violence in the community, caregivers and providers look for the right thing to say or do.
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