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Resource | Technical Assistance Streamline CACFP Resource Center

Why is streamlining a big deal? Because reducing paperwork increases program efficiency, to make CACFP work better! Whether you are wondering how to make the best use of resources to implement the new meal requirements, or just looking for ideas to help you operate the program more effectively, here is information you can use!

04/02/2019
Basic page Professional Standards Learning Objectives & Training Topics

The professional standards learning objectives are a resource for school nutrition professionals and trainers.

02/10/2019
Resource | Webinars/Videos How to Encourage Variety in CSFP Food Package

This webinar discusses how to encourage variety in the CSFP Food Package and how to structure and operate your CSFP program to provide the greatest benefit to your clients. 

11/29/2018
Basic page 2019 Show Us Your Tray Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo for the 2019 Show Us Your Tray Photo Contest! We received over 250 submissions from school districts across the nation showing us how they creatively use USDA Foods. This year, we created four different categories to highlight USDA Foods across all food groups. The competition was tough but everyone should be proud of the effort they put into making school meals healthy, kid-approved, and delicious. Check out the winners and honorable mentions of the 2019 Show Us Your Tray Contest!

10/11/2018
Basic page A Quick Guide to CACFP Five-Day Reconciliation

Reconciliation of meals counts is effective as a quick spot check to highlight red flags in claiming procedures, without requiring the collection of multiple sets of records.

04/04/2018
Resource | Technical Assistance School Breakfast Program Marketing Resources

School Breakfast Program toolkit marketing resources.

09/19/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos SNAP at Farmers Markets: Building Partnerships

This webinar will focus on strategies that markets and local organizations, can use to build new partnerships when it comes to SNAP at farmers markets.

08/01/2017
Resource | Policy Joint Letter Aligning Federal Supports and Program Delivery for College Access and Completion

This federal interagency letter publishes the latest guidance and resources that clarify how existing provisions within federal programs can be better aligned for postsecondary access and completion.

11/14/2016
Basic page A Quick Guide to CACFP Flexibilities

CACFP challenges us to streamline and reduce paperwork, while continuing to improve CACFP management and integrity

09/30/2016
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