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Food w/Care: CA Assembly Human Services Policy Cmte. Hearing Social Media Toolkit for 3/28
Overview: On March 28, 2023, after 1:30 pm Food with Care (AB 679) will be discussed in the Assembly Human Services Committee. Food with...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 27, 20232 min read


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
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Bill and budget ask to equalize family child care California state meal reimbursements
CACFP Roundtable is co-sponsors with Nourish California to eliminate the California state meal reimbursement rate gap. Currently, family...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 17, 20233 min read


We're doing something new! Deliberative Forums: Remote Monitoring in the CACFP - Join us on 3/16
You know the CACFP Roundtable loves to bring the community together for insightful discussions to improve program practices and...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Getting CACFP Programs Ready for Summer Food Service - Resources and Webinar Recording
This morning CACFP Roundtable hosted some insightful, passionate, and inspirational panelists to have this important discussion Getting CACF

Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Support Equitable CA State Meal Reimbursement for Family Child Care Providers in CA 23/24 Budget
Take Action! We need your help to overturn the racist state policy that discriminates against family child care providers. California’s...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 1, 20232 min read


New USDA FNS proposed rule impacts CACFP in a few ways and USDA Webinar Recording
Updated: 3/7/23 with link to recording of webinar Earlier this month USDA FNS published a proposed rule generally focused on "school...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 27, 20233 min read


USDA Memos address the end of the public health emergency for CACFP
On February 15, 2023, USDA published two memos 1) regarding the end of offiste monitoring and 2) regarding emergency shelter...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 17, 20231 min read


California Black Child Care Providers: Black Californians United for ECE invites you to celebrate
"As Black child care providers, you follow a legacy of providing love and nurturing to all children in your care, contributing to the...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 13, 20231 min read


CN Labels, February menus, and what's new in the food buying guide...
Resources for CACFP sponsors and providers

Samantha Marshall
Feb 9, 20232 min read


State Exam for Child Nutrition Jobs Now Open
California Department of Education has opened state hiring examinations for the following classifications: CNC, CNS I, CNS II

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jan 20, 20232 min read


Update about Nutrition Editions
Update about Nutrition Editions. Special message for our Roundtable Members...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Child Nutrition Reauthorization Update -Onward
An update on the omnibus, CNR, and what's next

Samantha Marshall
Jan 5, 20232 min read


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


Resources to help meet the milk meal pattern requirement
Crediting milk resources for CACFP

Samantha Marshall
Nov 7, 20222 min read


New study identifies benefits of and challenges to participation in the CACFP
Thank you to our CACFP community members who participated in this study to better understand the benefits of and barriers to CACFP...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 1, 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


A Look at the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act
Originally posted on Home Grown blog on September 27, 2022 Home-based child care providers care for more than 12 million children under...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 7, 20223 min read


USDA's Actions on Nutrition Security and the Role of CACFP at our Annual CACFP Conference
Dr. Sara Bleich is the first Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity at the USDA and leading a whole-of-Department approach to...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 7, 20222 min read
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