Weekly Celebrations

Happy National CACFP Week! If you're looking for a fun, hands-on recipe that you can make with the children in your care to celebrate #StirringUpGoodness, try out our Whole Grain Caterpillar Pancakes. The first day of spring is also this Friday, so download our Happy Spring activity page for some crafts and recipes.

· Recipe: Whole Grain Caterpillar Pancakes

· Meal Pattern Minute: Whole Grains

· Free Activity Page: Happy Spring

Join a Live Cooking Demo Next Week

Global flavors are a huge hit on menus, but incorporating those flavors in the CACFP can sometimes feel tricky. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, March 25, as Chefs Lindsey Schoenfeld and Vahista Ussery will highlight two recipes using Indian- and Moroccan-inspired spice blends in a live cooking demo. This session is discounted for NCA members. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

Will We See You in Las Vegas?

The National Child Nutrition Conference is less than a month away! Join us in Las Vegas, April 13-17, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary with the CACFP community. Late registration ends next Tuesday, March 24 - save your spot today before the rates increase.

· Be Part of the Celebration

· Check Out the Conference Program

Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Hot Topics in Food & Nutrition: Processed Foods (March 31)

· Free Webinar: The Tool 30,000+ Providers Count On (April 2)

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

Industry Partner Spotlight

Diversified Foods, Inc. (DFI) is a family‑owned company with decades of experience in shelf‑stable dairy and dairy‑alternative beverages. In honor of their late second‑generation leader and visionary, Marcel Damiens, the company created Marcel’s Modern Pantry—a brand built on innovation, reliability, and dependable solutions.



With a guaranteed 6‑month minimum shelf life and no refrigeration required before opening, Marcel’s Modern Pantry “Pantry Fresh” products help partners reduce waste, simplify storage, and ensure consistent access to high‑quality milk and dairy alternatives across countless feeding programs.

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 Blake Stanford reflecting on NCA's commitment to excellence under Lisa Mack, who just retired on March 15. Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for making a lasting impact on NCA, Lisa!

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