Nourishing News
February Updates
CACFP UPDATES
CACFP Inspire Awards Nominations
The National CACFP Sponsors Association wants to recognize those who overcame the challenges and went above and beyond expectations to provide for those they serve. Deadline to submit a nomination is February 15, 2022. www.cacfp.org/inspire
Bake for Fun
Did you know that February is Bake for Family Fun Month? Home Baking Association offers a list of activities and resources that teach the basics of baking. Check out the extensive list of educational materials and fun activities that can be used to educate the kids in your care and their families.
UPCOMING TRAINING
Event Information
Child Nutrition: CACFP LIVE- CACFP Makes It Right - Meals for Children Session ID 472934
Feel like renovating your CACFP meals? Join our team of Master Meal Builders as we discuss how to avoid CACFP disasters such as missing meal components or using foods that aren't creditable. On the flip side, we'll put on our tool belts to build meals that are not only reimbursable but beautiful and nutritious. And there's more...get your hands dirty as we inspect meal substitutions. You don't need a miracle, just make CACFP meals right! REGISTER HERE
When?
Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022, 10:30 AM
Where?
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Registration has ended for February class so please email me directly if you want to sign up!
SFSP UPDATES
Summer Meals Events Webinar
Summer Meals Planning Webinar -Sign up to be a panelist!
Action Required: Important Summer Change (New Texting Number 304-304)
All summer materials (printed and digital) that contain the previous texting tool phone number must be recycled. The number has changed. TDA will be sending schools new posters (3 per campus) and parent information cards (1 per enrolled student) this month (February) and in March. This is to assist schools in meeting the federal requirement to ensure all enrolled students know about the availability of summer meals. Schools must ensure materials are distributed.
MONTHLY HARVEST
RESOURCES
Program Year Calendar
The Program Year Calendar covers four of the main programs administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, including the (CACFP), (NSLP/SBP), and (SFSP/SSO).
Serving Snacks in the CACFP
This four-page training worksheet shows program operators how to serve reimbursable snacks in the CACFP. Available in packs of 25 copies.
Child Nutrition Program Meal Service During COVID-19
All are welcome to download these materials and make copies. To download the file, please right-click on the link and "save link as."
Dina Herrick
Email: dherrick@esc6.net
Website: www.esc6.net
Location: 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
Phone: 9364358244
This guidance is not considered all inclusive.
Note: If TDA makes changes to the website, direct links in this announcement may become void.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by USDA.