Nutrition Program Updates for the Week of September 24, 2018

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Nutrition Program Updates for the Week of September 24, 2018


Child and Adult Care Programs

 

Upcoming CACFP Training Opportunities

All training opportunities are listed on the CACFP Training webpage.

 

CACFP Basic Training

  • October 2, 2018 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) – Roseville
  • December 4, 2018 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) – Bemidji 
  • February 13, 2019 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) – Rochester
  • April 17, 2019 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) – Duluth

Access further information and registration for CACFP Basic Training.

     

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    School Nutrition Programs

     

    Upcoming School Nutrition Program Training Opportunities

    All training opportunities are listed on the SNP Training and Professional Standards webpage.

     

    Procurement Basics for Food Service Directors

    The annual two-day School Nutrition Director training will focus on procurement basics for School Nutrition Programs.

    Dates: October 18-19, 2018 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)

    Locations: Fergus Falls, Marshall, Mountain Iron, Roseville, Sartell, Thief River Falls

    Access further information and registration for Procurement Basics for Food Service Directors

     

    Tuesdays @ 2 Webinars

    • Welcome Back! Dialogue with Deb (September 25, 2018, at 2 p.m.)
    • Verification (October 2, 2018, at 2 p.m.)

    Access further information and registration for Tuesdays @ 2 webinars.

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    Opportunities from Our Partners

     

    Farm to School and Early Care Grants

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has two farm to school and early care grant opportunities available for K-12 institutions who participate in the National School Lunch Program, and early care and education centers who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Planning grants will be awarded up to $30,000. Equipment purchase and physical improvement grants will be awarded up to $50,000. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. CST on November 1, 2018. Learn more on the Farm to School Grant website or the Farm to Early Care and Education Grant website.

     

    Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch

    Join hundreds of child care centers and schools throughout Minnesota by crunching into delicious locally grown apples at noon (or during your lunch time) on Thursday, October 11. Register for the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch by October 2 to receive free stickers and a chance to have the Minnesota Timberwolves Mascot, Crunch, attend your event. Learn more about the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch on the Minnesota Farm to School Month website. Find local apple farms on the Minnesota Grown Directory website.

     

    Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children

    An exciting and colorful collection of newsletters is now available to help Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providers talk with parents of young children about nutrition. The newly designed Nibbles for Health newsletters share information about the CACFP meal patterns and provide tips for families to promote healthy eating at home. The collection is comprised of 12 newsletters, available in English and Spanish, and range in topics from fruits, vegetables, healthy celebrations, and much more. Requests for printed copies can be made later this fall.

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