It's that time of year when we recognize the importance of nutrition in our lives and communities. One week of this month is focused on our favorite federal nutrition program that ensures children receive food in child care settings and child care providers have a much needed financial support in doing so. The one week focused on CACFP in March 14th through the 20th this year. Here are some resources featured for National Nutrition Month and CACFP Week!
Things to do during National Nutrition Month and CACFP Week:
EatRight.org (powered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) has resources to help us talk about eating nutritious meals and foods as well as talk about it. EatRight's initiative this year is to focus on personalizing your plate - there is not just one way to eat healthy. (link)
Join the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #nationalnutritionmonth. There are a lot of great conversations and resources being shared here. (you don't need a twitter account or know how to use it. Just click here and scroll!
For CACFP week, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) has resources you can use to talk about CACFP throughout the week and they have the beloved Sesame Street puppets on them. (link)
Join the National CACFP Forum, Feeding America and FRAC at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference March 16th through the 18th for updates on policy and practice in CACFP and hear from the Secretary of USDA, Tom Vilsack! (learn about the CACFP Leadership Track) Register for the virtual conference. (link)
Join the CCFP Roundtable Town Hall on March 25th to hear about policy and practice as we reflect on COVID-19's impact on CACFP and how to move forward as we tell our stories to inform Congress about the importance of CACFP as advocates ramp up for the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act. (link to register - it's free!)
Join Team Nutrition for the Thirty on Thursday webinar on March 18th to learn about Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods in the CACFP. (link)
What are you doing for National Nutrition Month and CACFP Week? Share in the comments below or email me!
CCFP Roundtable Reminders:
Don't forget to nominate your CACFP Emerging Leader! Click here.
We are seeking CCFP Roundtable Board Directors (click here)
Brighton Training is seeking a CACFP Expert and Valley Oak Children Services is seeking a CACFP Child Development Specialist. View these job postings or post your own on CACFPjobs.org. (link)
All of our carefully curated conference content is available for your viewing pleasure (free for members on RT-TV or the recordings can be purchased here!) (Click here)
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