National CACFP Sponsors Association https://www.cacfp.org Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:42:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1980/2020/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png National CACFP Sponsors Association https://www.cacfp.org 32 32 Show Me the Money: Getting Through the Budget Approvals Process https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/show-me-the-money-getting-through-the-budget-approvals-process-2/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:42:55 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114965 Join us for a 101-level overview of the generally accepted source documentation to support allowable costs for CACFP operations. Training will include group activities, discussion on proposed program costs that are often questioned and tools to assist with avoiding common budget submission mistakes.

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2026 NCNC Logo One Line Solo NoTagline with 40 drop shadow

April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Preconference Academy | CEU Specialty 5 | Beginner

Show Me the Money: Getting Through the Budget Approvals Process

Join us for a 101-level overview of the generally accepted source documentation to support allowable costs for CACFP operations. Training will include group activities, discussion on proposed program costs that are often questioned and tools to assist with avoiding common budget submission mistakes.

  1. Learn best practices for determining if proposed program costs are necessary, reasonable and allowable.
  2. Discover the impact the management plan has on the budget.
  3. Get tools and resources to assist with the budget approvals process.

Presented by

Cherese Myree 2024 Web

Cherese Myree, CFE

Vice President, MH Miles, CPA, PC

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

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Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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2026 NCNC Logo One Line Solo NoTagline with 40 drop shadow

April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Postconference Academy | CEU Specialty 6 | Beginner

CORE Training: Management Plans

Discover the purpose and requirements of management plans and their link to the CACFP performance standards. Engage in individual and group activities to learn how to evaluate, monitor, revise and submit effective plans. Gain best practices to ensure your management plan supports program success and compliance.

  1. Identify the purpose and requirements of a management plan.
  2. Learn how to evaluate, monitor, revise and submit a management plan.
  3. Get management plan best practices for program success.

Presented by

Cherese Myree 2024 Web

Cherese Myree, CFE

Vice President, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Lenora-Philips-Web

Lenora Phillips, MS, RD

Trainer, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

Love this session? Spread the word on social media!

Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

We Have a Virtual Option!

Learn More

Browse more workshops by education track!

Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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]]> Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/health-e-pro-your-cacfp-superpower/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:28:39 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114946 Running a CACFP operation can feel like a job for superheroes. Learn how Health-e Pro can be your secret superpower, helping you save time, stretch your budget and stay confidently compliant. Discover tools and strategies to make your job easier and your program stronger—cape optional.

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2026 NCNC Logo One Line Solo NoTagline with 40 drop shadow

April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Commercial Track

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Running a CACFP operation can feel like a job for superheroes. Learn how Health-e Pro can be your secret superpower, helping you save time, stretch your budget and stay confidently compliant. Discover tools and strategies to make your job easier and your program stronger—cape optional.

  1. Identify CACFP challenges and overcome them with smart tools and workflows.
  2. Learn to save time, cut waste and stay on budget with forecasting and automation.
  3. Explore how to simplify compliance with audit-ready, user-friendly documentation tools.

Presented by

Linsey LaPlant Web

Linsey LaPlant, MS, RDN

Sales Lead, Health-e Pro

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

Love this session? Spread the word on social media!

Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

We Have a Virtual Option!

Learn More

Browse more workshops by education track!

Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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]]> From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/from-map-to-meals-using-ncs-farm-to-ece-map-for-cacfp-growth/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:23:07 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114938 The CACFP supports healthy child growth by reimbursing providers for nutritious meals and snacks. In 2024, over 57 million meals were served in North Carolina, yet 49% of licensed providers remain unenrolled. Learn how the NC Farm to Early Care and Education Connections Map is being used to explore CACFP awareness, benefits, barriers and next steps to expand participation and improve child nutrition.

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2026 NCNC Logo One Line Solo NoTagline with 40 drop shadow

April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 4

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

The CACFP supports healthy child growth by reimbursing providers for nutritious meals and snacks. In 2024, over 57 million meals were served in North Carolina, yet 49% of licensed providers remain unenrolled. Learn how the NC Farm to Early Care and Education Connections Map is being used to explore CACFP awareness, benefits, barriers and next steps to expand participation and improve child nutrition.

  1. Discover the NC Farm to ECE Connections Map and Farm to CACFP.
  2. Discuss findings from surveys conducted with providers.
  3. Understand how the map is used in recruitment efforts.

Presented by

Courtney Ramsey-Coleman Web

Courtney Ramsey-Coleman, MS, RDN, LD

Healthy Eating and Nutrition Security Coordinator, NCDHHS DPH

Marianne Lindgren Web

Marianne Lindgren, MS, RD, LDN

Nutrition Program Consultant, NCDHHS DCFW

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

Love this session? Spread the word on social media!

Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

We Have a Virtual Option!

Learn More

Browse more workshops by education track!

Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

The post From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth appeared first on National CACFP Sponsors Association.

]]> FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/fams-in-focus-food-allergy-management-for-k-12-school/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:15:39 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114932 With 5.6 million U.S. children affected by food allergies, effective management in schools is essential. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) assembled experts to create the Food Allergy Management in Schools (FAMS) recommendations. Learn what’s new in FAMS and how to apply these best practices in your school nutrition program.

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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

With 5.6 million U.S. children affected by food allergies, effective management in schools is essential. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) assembled experts to create the Food Allergy Management in Schools (FAMS) recommendations. Learn what’s new in FAMS and how to apply these best practices in your school nutrition program.

  1. Review FAMS recommendations for school nutrition programs.
  2. Understand how to apply FAMS in daily school nutrition practices.
  3. Recognize and improve food allergy safety in your school.

Presented by

Liz Dixon Web

Liz Dixon, MS

Education and Training Specialist III, Institute of Child Nutrition

Christine Creter Web

Christine Creter

Strategist and Food Allergy Advocate, Creter Group, Inc.

Kelly Cleary Web

Kelly Cleary, MD, FAAP

Medical Director, Food Allergy Research and Education

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

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Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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]]> The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality? https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/the-desert-the-swamp-or-a-mirage-whats-your-food-reality/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:09:01 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114928 Are your participants living in a food desert, a food swamp or facing a food mirage? Examine how socioeconomic and geographic factors shape the food insecurity impacting children and explore ways to leverage CACFP to make a difference. Define key terms, analyze local data and brainstorm practical solutions to better support the communities you serve.

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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 2 | Intermediate

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Are your participants living in a food desert, a food swamp or facing a food mirage? Examine how socioeconomic and geographic factors shape the food insecurity impacting children and explore ways to leverage CACFP to make a difference. Define key terms, analyze local data and brainstorm practical solutions to better support the communities you serve.

  1. Understand how socioeconomic and geographic factors impact food insecurity.
  2. Analyze the communities you serve with census data tools.
  3. Generate ideas to combat food insecurity in your local area.

Presented by

Celena Akens Web

Celena Akens, CMP, CCNP

Health & Nutrition Manager, Cook Inlet Tribal Council

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

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Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

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Learn More

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Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

The post The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality? appeared first on National CACFP Sponsors Association.

]]> Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/child-nutrition-reauthorization-continued-advoacy-for-the-cacfp/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:48:05 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114920 Every five years, Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) provides Congress with an opportunity to improve and strengthen the child nutrition and school meal programs. CNR last was reauthorized in 2010 when the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law. Gain an understanding of why this matters to you and how this legislation impacts the programs you operate.

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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Policy & Advocacy Track | CEU Specialty 7 | Beginner

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Every five years, Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) provides Congress with an opportunity to improve and strengthen the child nutrition and school meal programs. CNR last was reauthorized in 2010 when the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law. Gain an understanding of why this matters to you and how this legislation impacts the programs you operate.

  1. Learn how you can advocate for the CNR and why you should.
  2. Discover what changes are in the current marker bill.
  3. Hear updates on the state of this legislation.

Presented by

Alexia Thex 2024 Web

Alexia Thex, MEd

Vice President, National CACFP Association

Geri Henchy 2024 Web

Geri Henchy, MPH, RD

Director, Geri Henchy Consulting

Kristy Anderson Web

Kristy Anderson, MPP

Director, Federal Government Relations, American Heart Association

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

Love this session? Spread the word on social media!

Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

We Have a Virtual Option!

Learn More

Browse more workshops by education track!

Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

The post Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP appeared first on National CACFP Sponsors Association.

]]> Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis https://www.cacfp.org/2026/01/13/strengthening-meal-program-staffing-in-times-of-crisis/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:40:13 +0000 https://www.cacfp.org/?p=114916 In challenging times, staffing programs can be tough due to limited funding or lack of awareness of available resources. Programs like AmeriCorps can help bridge gaps by providing dedicated members who expand capacity and support the mission. Discover practical strategies to strengthen and sustain your program with these valuable resources.

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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Management & Professional Development Track | CEU Specialty 6

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

In challenging times, staffing programs can be tough due to limited funding or lack of awareness of available resources. Programs like AmeriCorps can help bridge gaps by providing dedicated members who expand capacity and support the mission. Discover practical strategies to strengthen and sustain your program with these valuable resources.

  1. Understand AmeriCorps’ mission, history and community support role.
  2. Define allowed and restricted activities for AmeriCorps members.
  3. Learn the process to request and integrate AmeriCorps members effectively.

Presented by

Alicia Alton Web

Alicia Alton

Planning Grant Coordinator, Kids At Their Best

Javier Lomeli Web

Javier Lomeli

Cultural Engagement Coordinator, Kids At Their Best

Early Registration Rates

$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

Register Today!

Love this session? Spread the word on social media!

Can't Join Us in Las Vegas?

We Have a Virtual Option!

Learn More

Browse more workshops by education track!

Addressing Feeding Concerns & Approaches to Nutrition Therapy

Eat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Fueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior

No Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP

Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

CN Labels & PFS Made Simple

Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

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Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Management & Professional Development Track | CEU Specialty 6

Protecting Your Energy and Purpose in CACFP Work: The Power of No

Saying “no” isn’t selfish, it’s strategic. Strengthen boundary-setting, reduce burnout and reconnect with purpose. Examine real-world CACFP scenarios, reflect on personal values and apply practical tools to say “no” with confidence and clarity, making space to say “yes” to what matters most.

  1. Understand how saying “yes” too often leads to burnout.
  2. Learn to say “no” clearly while preserving trust and priorities.
  3. Reclaim time and energy by realigning actions with your purpose.

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Operations Support Manager, Oregon Child Development Coalition

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Power Up Your Meal Program: Tools to Boost Nutrition Education

Savoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen

Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning

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Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step

Grain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy

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Little Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce

Mornings Made Easy: Breakfast Solutions for Early Eaters

Navigating Special Diets

Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?

Bringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits

CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

On the Hunt for Good Nutrition: Healthy Foundations in Head Start

Out of the Box: Engaging Families Through Nutrition Education

Building Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest

Fresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources

Gardens and Children: Nurture Them to Flourish

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

The Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures

Visualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream

Expanding Afterschool & Summer Meals Through Youth Engagement

No Kitchen? No Cook? No Problem! Fresh Afterschool & Summer Meals

No Money, No Problem: Turning Scarcity into Innovation

Data-Driven Decisions: Expanding Summer Meals in Oklahoma

Ensuring Integrity in Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service

From Fragile to Resilient: Sustaining Summer Meals in Uncertain Times

Home Delivery: Lessons from Serving 7,000 Children Weekly

Increasing Summer Meal Impact Through Partnerships

Nourishing Engagement: Marketing Strategies for Summer Meals

Overcoming Challenges in Summer Feeding at the Houston Food Bank

Serving Up Summer: Boosting Meal Program Impact

AI for CACFP: Smarter Tools for Stronger Progrrams

Don’t Be a Bore: Make Your Trainings ROAR

Fundamentals of Leadership: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Mindful Communication: Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately

Nourishing the Nourisher: Self-Care for Child Nutrition Professionals

Resilience is Everything

Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress and Burnout

Smart Solutions: Free Tech Tools for CACFP Sponsor Success

Strengthening Meal Program Staffing in Times of Crisis

The Power of Their Presence: The Untold Secret to Success in CACFP

Together as One: Strength Through Teamwork

CACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success

Compliance to Credibility: Rethinking CACFP for Business Growth

Financial Fitness 101: Tools & Tips for a Stronger Program

Fraud, Facts and Finding Strength in Legal Partnerships

Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs

Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Sponsor Audits: Avoid Pitfalls, Stay Prepared and Succeed

Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management

Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders

Completing Claims Like Clockwork

Engaging Families in the CACFP: From Menu to Home

Errors to Excellence: Practical Ways to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Your Food Program

The Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!

Turning Chaos into Compliance: Reducing Site Paperwork Errors

Turning Compliance into Cash Flow: A New Way to Talke About CACFP

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Championing Change with CACFP Advocacy

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advoacy for the CACFP

Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP

Ultra-Processed Foods: Nutrition Quality in Policy and Practice

Building Awareness & Connections: A Farm to ECE Campaign for Ohio

Connected and In Community: Digital Well-Being with Sesame Street

Early Childhood Nutrition Assessment: I Am a Seed

Expanding CACFP Through Partnership and Communication

FAMS in Focus: Food Allergy Management for K-12 School

Feeding Connection: Centering Student Voice in Meal Programs

Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition

From Map to Meals: Using NC’s Farm to ECE Map for CACFP Growth

Navigating Dairy Recommendations Amid New Dietary Guidance

Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food

Supporting Family Child Care: Creating a Statewide Staffed Network

Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals

The Desert, The Swamp or a Mirage: What’s Your Food Reality?

Budget to Bite: Nutritious Meals Made Affordable

CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar

Health-e Pro: Your CACFP Superpower

Scenario Planning for Nonprofits: Building Resilience with YPTC

Smart Food Management with CREDIBLE by Early Learning Ventures

Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids and Baby-Led Feeding

Taking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu

Thank you to our...

Partners
Sponsors

Exhibitors

Gold Level

Food for Good by PepsiCo

KidKare by Minute Menu

Silver Level

Champion Foodservice

Diversified Foods Inc.

Food & Supply Source

General Mills

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Oliver Packaging and Equipment

Optimum Foods

Peterson Farms Family of Companies

Bronze Level

The Amazing Chickpea

Arlington Valley Farms

Brighton Training Group

Choice Partners Cooperative

E S Foods

Fresh Baby

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Health-e Pro

Highland Beef Farms

JA FoodService Corp

Link2Feed

MBC Companies (Bake Crafters & Nardone Bros. Brands)

MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

Myers and Stauffer LC

My Food Program

National Pork Board

Novick Childcare Solutions

Rebellyous Foods

Red Gold Tomato & Condiment Products

Starkist

Sysco

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Tarrier Foods/Rockin'ola

UpBup

Wawona Frozen Foods

Your Part-Time Controller

Nonprofit Level

Balanced

Dr. Yum Project

Early Learning Ventures

Institute of Child Nutrition

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January 13, 2026

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National CACFP Week will be here before you know it! This year, March 15-21 marks this national education campaign designed to raise awareness of the CACFP and its contribution to combating hunger. This year, our theme is Stirring Up Goodness! We need your help to stir up goodness in your State by getting the word out and encouraging others to celebrate with us.

Ask Your Governor to Proclaim March 15-21, 2026, as National CACFP Week! 

 

Last year, advocates in 12 organizations worked with their Governor’s office to get a CACFP Week Proclamation in their State (listed below). We are grateful for the efforts of these superstar advocates and this year our goal is to get a CACFP Week Proclamation in all 50 States!

How to Submit a Proclamation Request

We need your help to achieve this ambitious goal! Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download our Sample Request for Proclamation
  2. Find Your Governor at https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
  3. Go to their website and find their contact page
  4. Submit your request through a general contact form – some governors may have a specific request form for proclamation

 

You may not hear from their office immediately, but don’t worry it may take some time for them to get back to you. Once you receive the Governor’s signed proclamation, be sure to send it to policy@cacfp.org and share on social media! For more information and resources, visit our CACFP Week webpage.

 

Outstanding Advocates from CACFP Week 2025

  • Arizona - Child & Family Resources, Inc.
  • Arkansas - Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council
  • Colorado – KidCare Nutrition Sponsor
  • Georgia - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
  • Illinois - Illinois Child Care Bureau
  • Indiana – Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Kansas – Kansas Sponsors Association
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska - Provider's Network, Inc.
  • New Jersey
  • Wisconsin

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