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Meet Our Newest Directors
The CACFP Roundtable is thrilled to welcome two new Directors to our Board, Makayla Epting with YMCA of Greater Whittier and Nora Shigemoto

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jul 1, 20221 min read


Reminder: 2022-2023 child nutrition programs income eligibility guidelines are available
This week the 2022-2023 child nutrition program income eligibility guidelines go into effect, on July 1. USDA FNS published the...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 29, 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


NEW USDA Q&A: Race and Ethnicity Determination in CACFP and SFSP
On June 13th, 2022, USDA FNS shared with state agencies questions and answers regarding the 2021 Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 14, 20221 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


June Nutrition Edition is Here!
What's inside the June 2022, Issue 129, Nutrition Edition? Take a look! Think Outside the Bread Box Cultural Cuisines - Philippines What...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 10, 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


Recall on Jif Peanut Butter Products
Yesterday, the Department of Social Services, CACFP Branch, sent out a notification regarding a recall of JIF peanut butter products. It...

Samantha Marshall
May 25, 20222 min read


Infant Formula Shortage and Recall Resources
Updated 6/10/2022 Below find a compilation of some helpful resources regarding the infant formula shortage emergency. New: CDPH updated...

Samantha Marshall
May 18, 20222 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


Feeding Infants in CACFP Training
In partnership with CDSS, the CACFP Roundtable is pleased to bring you a new training resource on Feeding Infants in CACFP.

Samantha Marshall
May 6, 20221 min read


Let's Make a Snack! CACFP Snack Menu Planner for Children 3-18 Years
Let’s Make a Snack! Check out the new Let’s Make a Snack! Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Snack Menu Planner for Children 3...

Samantha Marshall
May 5, 20221 min read


May Nutrition Edition is Here!
What's inside the May 2022, Issue 128 Nutrition Edition? Here you go! Happy Provider Appreciation Day! Cultural Cuisines: Mexico Ideas to...

Samantha Marshall
May 5, 20221 min read


SNAP = Categorical Eligibility for Head Start
"This IM adds SNAP to public assistance to determine recipients as categorically eligible for Head Start programs. Recently, we have...

Samantha Marshall
May 5, 20221 min read


Announcing Call for Presentations for the 2022 Annual CACFP Conference!
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS The CACFP Roundtable announces its Call for Presentations for the 2022 Annual CACFP Conference. You are invited to...

Samantha Marshall
May 3, 20221 min read
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