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Climate-Friendly, Plant-Based Meals in Educational Settings: Recording and Resources
Friends of the Earth joined us yesterday to talk about climate-friendly, plant-based meals in educational settings. They shared how...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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Clarification for CA Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes re: Permanent Agreement with Provider
There was some confusion among CACFP Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes about the updated "Form DCH 16 Permanent Agreement Between a...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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April Nutrition Edition is Here!
What's inside the April 2022, Issue 127 Nutrition Edition? Here you go! Pandemic Gardening with Kids 101 Cultural Cuisines: Vietnam...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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Seeking New Directors for the CACFP Roundtable Board
Join us at the CACFP Roundtable by offering your leadership and vision as a Director of our Board. Take part in shaping a better CACFP...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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Food with Care (SB 1481) Passes Senate Ed Committee with Bipartisan Support!
Passed with Bipartisan Support! Yesterday, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Becker explained...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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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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New Branch Chief of CACFP at CDSS
Introducing Jessie Rosales as the Branch Chief, Child and Adult Care Food Program within the Family Engagement and Empowerment Division...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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CACFP Community Question: Seasonal Fruit on Menus Compliance
Question: We are revamping our menu here for more kid friendly items. One of the things that I have noticed in the short time I have been...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 21, 20222 min read
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March CDSS CACFP Listserv Round Up
03/17/2022 - Serving Adult Participants in the CACFP Resources: USDA Resources for serving adults in CACFP. 03/15/2022 - Smarter...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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Action Alert:Submit a letter to support free meals for kids in child care and fair pay for providers
SB 1481 (Becker) is headed to its first hearing in the Senate Education Committee. This urgent bill will provide free daily meals to...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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Resolution by House of Representatives supporting CACFP Week & within it notes essential impact
Big news today! Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan resolution that will honor...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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Crediting Grains as Ounce Equivalent Training
Happy CACFP Week! In partnership with the California Department of Social Services, the CACFP Roundtable is pleased to bring you a new...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 14, 20221 min read
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Volunteer to engage with us to make it possible for free meals for kids in child care throughout CA
Curious about the state legislative policy process? Do you want to help us educate (which is different from lobbying) our state...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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It's National Nutrition Month - Let's make CACFP come alive!
Every March is National Nutrition Month and within that month CACFP Week! A very exciting time for our community. It is a time in which...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Tell Congress to Extend the Waivers
In order for USDA to continue to provide flexibilities to CACFP and other child nutrition programs, Congress needs to extend their...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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Submit your comments in support of Food with Care via email!
Email the state legislature to support free meals for kids in child care and fair compensation for child care providers

Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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In the News: CA Preschoolers Would Get Free Breakfast And Lunch Under New Bill
CACFP Roundtable's Samantha Marshall was recently quoted speaking in support of SB 1481 Food with Care.

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 4, 20221 min read
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Hearing Tomorrow: Free Meals for Kids, Fair Pay for Child Care!
Time to show your support for Food with Care at the March 3 Senate Budget Hearing

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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