Parents can often have a difficult time identifying quality care programs. Along with national accreditation programs, staff credential programs and state quality rating and improvement system, participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has been proven to be an indicator of quality care! (For proof, take a look at this recently-published […]
Have you ever had to serve an item multiple times because you accidentally over-ordered it and wanted to use it before it spoiled? Maybe you even had to throw it out because it did spoil. Would you like to put an end to that? You can use food production reports to track food waste, which […]
Offering meals for the Summer Food Service Program is a great way to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer. But how do you make sure that people are aware of your SFSP site? There are many forms of outreach that can help you gain exposure. Let’s look at a few different ways to […]
The USDA is seeking advice on how to credit foods for the CACFP. Does gathering CN labels drive you nuts? Is there a CACFP rule out there that doesn’t make sense? Here’s your chance to have your voice heard. Among the questions the USDA is asking are: Is it appropriate to continue to credit […]
The USDA is embarking on a new recipe project and would like the assistance of the CACFP community. USDA is looking for breakfast and snack ideas that illustrate the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern that went into effect October 1, 2017. Recipes submitted for consideration should include fruits and vegetables, the use […]
On October 19, USDA released two new memos about CACFP operations. They are both clarifications of the new meal pattern and not changes to existing policy. Below is a summary of the new memos, but remember that state agencies have the authority to set recordkeeping requirements so you should always check with your sponsor or […]