Weekly Celebrations

Celebrate National Banana Day on April 15 with Grover's Banana Oat Bites, an energizing snack kids will love. Then, mark School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on April 21 with a free activity page kids can enjoy in the spirit of the day.

· Recipe: Grover's Banana Oat Bites

· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Fruits

· Free Activity Page: Bus Driver Community Helper

Thank You to Our Conference Partners

Thank you to our incredible partners, sponsors and exhibitors for joining us at the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference in Las Vegas this week. Because of your generous support, thousands of child nutrition professionals will return home better equipped to nourish and support children and adults nationwide. We’re deeply grateful to have you as partners in this important work.

Income Eligibility Guidelines Released

USDA released its annual adjustment to the Income Eligibility Guidelines, which will be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

· View 2026-2027 Guidelines

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Milk Alternatives Made Simple (April 30)

· Annual CACFP Training FY26 (May 19)

· Root to Fruit: What Grows Where? (May 27)

Member Showcase

Senta Hester founded Our Daily Bread CACFP from the bedroom of her home in 1995. More than 30 years later, it has grown to sponsor sites that serve nutritious meals and snacks to 23,500 children across Tennessee and Kentucky. Visit our blog to learn more about how Our Daily Bread focuses on teaching children nutritious eating habits early so they can carry that knowledge with them throughout their lifetime.

· Get to Know Senta

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