Take the CACFP Week Challenge

National CACFP Week is right around the corner from March 15-21, and we're holding another social media challenge to celebrate! Share your pride in being part of the CACFP community and enter for a chance to win a $100 eGift card by sharing a post on social media, tagging @NationalCACFP and using the hashtags #CACFPWeek and #StirringUpGoodness. Our staff has already started the celebration - check out some of their posts on our Facebook page.

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Congratulations to These CACFP Professionals

Candidates with the CACFP Professional designation stand out among the crowd. If you're looking to enhance your professional image, it's time to pursue your CMP or CCNP. You may already qualify!

Weekly Celebrations

February 27 is National Strawberry Day! National Pancake Day is also coming up on March 3, so this #CACFPCreditable breakfast is the perfect way to celebrate both.

· Recipe: Breakfast on a Stick

· Free Activity Page: Berry Fun

· Meal Pattern Minute: Breakfast Components

Upcoming Virtual Events

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

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

· Turning Global Trends into CACFP-Friendly Meals (March 25)

Industry Partner Spotlight

KTC Distribution provides a wide variety of refrigerated and shelf stable meals that are all CACFP approved. Their goal is to provide a well balanced supper meal to school children while helping to decrease the work burden on school cafeteria workers. KTC provides all documentation needed on each meal to assist Child Nutrition directors in submitting claims for reimbursement. They are committed to serving their customer's needs and to follow their motto of "More Than Just a Meal".

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 Senta Hester reflecting on 22 years of being part of NCA's journey.

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