National CACFP Sponsors Association

#TakeActionTuesday The inequity between centers and homes forces many home-based providers to operate on smaller budgets compared to centers serving the same quality of meals. Ask Congress to create an equitable system for the #CACFP. Take Action: https://lnkd.in/de_VjiZE

Making new connections and connecting with colleagues at #FNCE! Honored to present alongside CACFP experts, Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC , Salome Pemberton, MPH, RD, CDN to advocate the roles RDNs and NDTRs can play in helping families maintain nutrition security with CACFP!

Have you heard? We're holding a sweepstakes to give away one registration to #NCNC25, as well as accommodations for four nights at the Hilton Anatole and $450 travel credit! The runner-up will receive one registration to the conference's virtual option. But hurry up! You've got one week to enter. Enter the #NCNC25 Conference Sweepstakes: https://lnkd.in/eNwCHCDD

Big news! Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1.7 billion investment from the Commodity Credit Corporation which included, for the first time, $200 million specifically for child and adult care providers participating in the #CACFP. NCA commends Secretary Vilsack and USDA for this historic investment and their ongoing support of CACFP. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eW9uJviC

Will you be in the Twin Cities for #FNCE 2024? Don't miss this session featuring our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, as well as three superstars who have been speakers at many of our conferences and virtual events: Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC and Salome Pemberton, MPH, RD, CDN! #eatrightPRO Learn more about their session here: https://lnkd.in/gEAGvTWD

It's National Fruits and Veggies Month! Did you know that #CACFP participating child care providers serve more fruits and vegetables than non-CACFP providers? That's the #PoweroftheFoodProgram Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6NnQt2w

Calling all #CACFP menu planners! Unlock your inner chef and elevate your meal planning skills with our next Boot Camp. Registration is now open for as low as $149, which includes up to 12 hours of continuing education and on-demand access through December 5. Learn more at cacfp.org/menu-planning

LAST CALL for priority consideration! If you'd like to join us as a presenter at #NCNC25, submit your idea for a workshop, speed session, shop talk or training academy by tomorrow (September 5). Submit your proposal here: https://bit.ly/NCNC25

Looking for comprehensive CACFP training? Our last annual training event of Fiscal Year 2024 is going to be on Wednesday, September 11. Stay up-to-date with meal patterns, claims submission, Civil Rights and more. Standard registration ends next week, so secure your spot now to save more money.

???? August is National Breastfeeding Month! To help you understand breastfeeding's role in the CACFP, we've gathered a list of resources from our friends at MyPlate.