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CACFP Roundtable is proud to stand with over 900 organizations urging Congress to strengthen CACFP
In November, you may remember, the CACFP Roundtable and many members of our CACFP Roundtable community signed a letter urging...

Samantha Marshall
Dec 12, 20222 min read


CNR and an extra meal for CACFP - there's still a chance but we have to act now!
Last week the Council for Professional Recognition provided an excellent overview of the need for Congress to move the child nutrition...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Action Alert: Tell Congress to invest in CACFP and pass a Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
That's right, the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act is still on the table and Congress needs to hear from all of us that passing this...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 11, 20222 min read


For-profit early educators could be eligible for loan forgiveness, DoE has a call for comment
The Department of Education (at the federal level) has released a call for public comment regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Take Action! Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act moving in the House
Updated 7/25/2022, 1:35 p.m. to reflect hearing has been scheduled and bill number. Remember that act in Congress that we have been...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 25, 20223 min read


White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health: CACFP and Home-Based Child Care
Home Grown and CACFP Roundtable collaborated to bring the voice and lived experience of home-based child care providers and the impact...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 15, 20221 min read


Keep Kids Fed Act Signed by President!✍️ Takes Effect July 1
As expected, over the weekend the President signed Congress's bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 (S. 2089) into law.

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Breaking News! Congress Passes Keep Kids Fed Act 🥳
Relief is almost here! CACFP Roundtable celebrates Congress on their bipartisan passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act, HR 8150

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Urgent Action Needed from CACFP Community: Good News from the Hill
CACFP Roundtable commends Congress on their bipartisan effort to ensure children continue to be fed in schools and child care

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 22, 20222 min read


Heart of Food with Care: Laura Diaz
For the second post in the blog series "Heart of Food with Care," we introduce Laura Diaz, a family child care provider.
Karen Madamba
Jun 16, 20226 min read


Add CACFP to the Narrative of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The White House is taking steps to eradicate hunger and dietary issues that are pervasive in our country. They're listening to everyone....

Samantha Marshall
Jun 14, 20221 min read


USDA: Extend Area Eligibility Waiver for CACFP
Now is not the time to strip away funding and resources from child care providers, afterschool programs, and the children and families they

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 9, 20221 min read


This Might Be Our Last Chance! Support for Food with Care
We've been told decisions about the final state budget are happening RIGHT now and if Food with Care is to get funded this year, we need you

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Heart of Food with Care: Rhanda Ferro Jackson
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must do more to meet the needs of child care providers and the children in their care.
Karen Madamba
Jun 6, 20226 min read


Tell Governor Newsom to prioritize Food with Care
Sign a petition (link) to urge the Governor to support Food with Care (SB 1481)! Take action today! This week, Governor Newsom will...

Samantha Marshall
May 11, 20221 min read


Your Stories: The Heart of Food with Care
Your experiences are the most powerful support that can push Food with Care through the legislature. Lead the charge. Have your voice heard.
Karen Madamba
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Food with Care (SB 1481) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations
(Original post by Jared Call, Nourish California, April 21, 2022. Posted here with permission.) Now that SB 1481 (Becker): Food with Care...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Food with Care (SB 1481) Jumps another Hurdle - More Success!
Last week, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Human Services Committee. Senator Becker, Kameron Mims-Jones with Nourish CA, an

Elyse Homel Vitale
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Show Your Support for Food with Care Today as we head into our next hearing!
We’ve been sending you a lot of opportunities to support Food with Care, Senate Bill (SB) 1481. This is the California bill that would...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 12, 20224 min read


Food with Care Public Hearing
It's time to show your support again! On Wednesday (March 30), the California Senate Education Committee will take up SB 1481, Food with...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 30, 20223 min read
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