Weekly Celebrations

February 23 is National Banana Bread Day! Try out our #CACFPCreditable Banana Bread recipe. You can also use whole wheat flour to make this recipe whole grain-rich.

· Recipe: Banana Bread

· Free Activity Page: Go Bananas!

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

USDA released a memo outlining some of the key updates included in the 2025-2030 DGAs. While USDA emphasizes that CACFP and SFSP operators should familiarize themselves with the recommendations, there are no immediate changes to program requirements. Operators must continue to follow current CACFP and SFSP meal pattern requirements.

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Let's Talk Grains!

Join us next Tuesday, February 24, for a refresher on all things grains. You'll learn how to differentiate between creditable and non-creditable grains, how to calculate ounce equivalents for grains, and you'll also learn the six methods for identifying whole grain-rich. NCA members receive a $20 discount to this event. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Fundraising Strategies to Sustain and Grow Your Food Program (February 19)

· Beyond Certification: Real Stories, Real Advice (March 10)

· Free Webinar: Discovering Goodness Through Food Adventures (March 16)

Have You Entered the CACFP Week Giveaway Yet?

We're giving away fabulous prizes for National CACFP Week, including one grand prize valued at over $600! There are many ways that you can enter to win. Fill out our form to get started and find the links for more entries.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

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Celebrating 40 Years of Impact

For four decades, NCA has championed nutrition access for millions of children and adults across America. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, hear directly from members of the CACFP community. These stories showcase how NCA has strengthened the program that serves over 4.5 million daily. Today, we have Deborah Gillison-Wilson sharing how NCA has impacted its community through support and resources.

We want to hear from you, too! Click here to share your story with us.