Posts Tagged ‘meal pattern’
October Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events coming up this month at NCA!
Read MoreCelebrate Farm to CACFP
October is National Farm to School Month, but it’s not just for schools. This is a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food in many different settings, including in the CACFP. Our partners at the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) have a Celebration Toolkit & resource to help you participate in farm to ECE activities.
Read MorePower of the Food Program: Schools
The CACFP is operated any many different settings, including child care, adult care, and emergency shelters. The CACFP also has an At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) component that allows sites to serve children and teenagers 18 and under up to one snack and a supper. Not only are eligible sites able to serve meals after the school day, but they can also provide a meal and snack on weekends and during school closures.
Read MoreSpring Branch ISD School Nutrition Services
The CACFP is operated any many different settings, including child care, adult care, and emergency shelters. The CACFP also has an At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) component that allows sites to serve children and teenagers 18 and under up to one snack and a supper. Not only are eligible sites able to serve meals after the school day, but they can also provide a meal and snack on weekends and during school closures.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Rhubarb
Does rhubarb credit as a fruit or a vegetable in the CACFP?
Read MoreWhole Grains Month
September is Whole Grains Month. From whole wheat to nutty quinoa, whole grains add flavor, texture, and nutrition to your diet. Whether you’re baking bread, cooking dinner, or prepping snacks, there’s a whole grain option for every dish. Our partners at Oldways Whole Grains Council have materials to help you incorporate whole grains into your menu.
Read MoreLactose Intolerance and Milk Allergies
Do you have children in your program who can’t drink milk? While the reasons a child cannot drink milk may vary, it is important to properly accommodate the child’s diet while participating in the CACFP. The Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mealtime Memo explains the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy and discuss how to accommodate children with these disabilities.
Read MoreUSDA Request for Comment: Documentation Related to Meal Pattern Final Rule
USDA FNS is seeking input from CACFP and SFSP operators on the documentation requirement for operators serving primarily American Indian or Alaska Native children to show their eligibility for the menu planning option allowing them to serve vegetables to meet the grains requirement.
Read MoreSeptember Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events coming up this month at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Corn Masa
Is corn masa creditable in the CACFP?
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