This updated memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs.
FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.
This poster is used educate middle and high school students in selecting a reimbursable breakfast under Offer versus Serve.
This poster is used to educate elementary students in selecting a reimbursable breakfast under Offer versus Serve.
This poster is designed to educate high school students in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.
This poster is designed to educate middle school students in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.
This poster is designed to educate elementary school students in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.
A variety of trainings are available on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs. Complete the training modules and view recorded webinars to assist in understanding and using the FBG and all its features.
This is the official list of the only tools authorized to certify schools as eligible for the additional performance-based reimbursement.
These worksheets can be used to empower CACFP providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements.