National CACFP Sponsors Association

We’re thrilled to share that the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) was honored as a MyPlate Gold Champion National Strategic Partner. 🏆🎉 This prestigious title celebrates NCA’s dedication to improving nutrition security and education, especially for underserved communities. Together, we're making strides in delivering nutrient-rich meals and promoting health, aligned with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service guidelines. Here’s to a healthier future! 🍎🥦 #NutritionSecurity #GoldChampion #USDA #CACFP #HealthyEating

Seeking top-notch CACFP training for child care centers, family homes, or adult day care? Join us for a two-hour deep dive during Annual Training! Whether you're new or seasoned, dive into meal patterns, claims submission, monitoring, and more. Perfect for understanding CACFP requirements! Link in comments to register. Registration Link:

#TakeActionTuesday Have you taken action to ask your Congressional Representative and Senators to co-sponsor the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act? Help us advocate for the #CACFP community by sharing why this act is important to the #CACFP community! Details at our Action Center.

Have you reserved your spot for the upcoming CACFP Virtual Summit? Register today for as low as $149 before rates increase on Aug. 1! Link in comments.

Do you have a story or knowledge of the #CACFP or #SFSP that you want to share with the child nutrition community? Join us as a presenter at #NCNC25! We're now accepting proposals for workshops, shop talks and training academies. Link in comments to submit your proposal.

Dedication to child nutrition 🤝 CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) Certification. We want to help you recognize the hard work and time you put into serving nutritious meals and snacks. Apply today for your #CACFPProfessional designation - you may already qualify! Learn more at cacfp.org/certification

#TakeActionTuesday - The need for support in child care is critical and widespread across the U.S. In fact, almost 90 percent of voters agree that affordable, high-quality child care is essential. It's time for elected officials to prioritize policies that support working parents and child care providers alike. Together, let's ensure every child has access to nurturing care and nutritious meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Take action at the link!

“My favorite is getting out there and interacting with the providers. I want to get them excited. I want them to understand that what they’re doing is more than feeding that kiddo. They’re not just filling their tummy; they’re developing a human, and that is important.” – Beth Carlton Meet this month’s sponsor spotlight, Child Care Links in Hutchinson, Kansas. Child Care Links sponsors close to 170 family child care homes across 23 counties in central Kansas. Our team visited with Beth Carlton, Executive Director of Child Care Links, to learn more about how they’re helping to develop children with the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Head to the link in our comments to read more!

Have you applied for a scholarship yet for the upcoming CACFP Virtual Summit? The July 24 deadline is quickly approaching! This continuing education is specifically designed for child care centers, sponsoring organizations, Head Start, food banks, schools, Tribal Nations, adult care centers, emergency shelters, child care home providers, State Agencies, and anti-hunger advocates. If you fit in any of those categories, apply today! Link in comments.

Next week! Instead of a Meal Pattern Minute, our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, is answering questions for 30 minutes! We want you to feel confident that you are providing creditable meals for those in your care. Register today! Link in comments.