We are continuing to monitor the government shutdown and its impact on the CACFP. As your trusted partner, we'll keep you informed with timely updates. Please visit and bookmark our blog for the latest updates.

Weekly Celebrations

November is both World Vegan Month and Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month. Our website has plenty of recipes that are vegan and/or gluten-free friendly, such as our Tofu Musubi!

· Recipe: Tofu Musubi

· Meal Pattern Minute: Plant-Based Meat Alternates

· Meal Pattern Minute: Gluten-Free Whole Grains

Want to Attend NCNC26 for Free?

We're offering seven scholarships to attend the National Child Nutrition Conference in Las Vegas, which include conference registration, four nights' lodging at the Westgate Las Vegas and up to $450 towards transportation costs. But that's not all! We'll also be awarding eight additional scholarships for the virtual option. If you know that you'll be joining us in Las Vegas regardless, get a head start on submitting for approval with our Case to Attend and Budgeting Worksheet.

· Apply for a Scholarship

· Download Case to Attend and Budgeting Worksheet

Get Annual CACFP Training Done Early

Want to get your annual CACFP training out of the way? We're hosting our first training of FY26 on Thursday, November 13. The rates increase this Thursday, November 6, so be sure to act now! Get a comprehensive review of the essential components of the CACFP and earn 2.0 hours of continuing education. NCA members receive a $20 discount to this webinar. Not a member? Join today.

· Register Today

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Creditable or Not? Ask a Nutritionist (November 18)

· Free Webinar: Fridge Finds & Fun Fixes (November 20)

· Head Start Boot Camp (December 4)

· Free Webinar: Medical Statements: Updates & Guidance (December 18)

Fun Freebies

· Download Motivation Moment Poster

· Free Activity Page: World Kindness Day (November 13)