The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals.
Student article with information about what’s in a school meal, who decides what’s on the menu, and how students can have a voice in the process.
Video de cocina para el CACFP: Filetes de tilapia al horno. Receta para niños de 6–18 años.
Video de cocina para el CACFP: Pimiento relleno. Receta para niños de 6–18 años.
Video de cocina para el CACFP: Bocaditos de tofu horneados. Receta para niños de 6–18 años.
Video de cocina para el CACFP: Bocaditos de tofu horneados. Receta para niños de 3–5 años.
This Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) cooking video demonstrates the quick-and-easy preparation of the USDA standardized recipe for Baked Tilapia Fish Fillets for children 3 through 5 years of age.
This webinar provided an overview of the USDA Foods Processing program and shared some tips on how to effectively manage USDA Foods diverted to processors.
The recipes in the cookbook feature foods both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium.
These worksheets can be used to empower CACFP providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements.