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Office of Child Nutrition & Food Distribution
May 2025
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CACFP Training Registration is Still Open!
Mandatory Annual CACFP Training: To fulfill the CACFP annual training requirements, each facility needs one representative to attend.
This year, administrative and food service sessions will be combined, with a shortened training time overall. The content will remain the same across all sessions.
Training Details:
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Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch on your own from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
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Registration: Starts at 9:30 a.m.
- Each day's session covers the same content.
Fargo
📅 Tuesday, June 17
📍 Ramada, Fargo
👉 Register here for the Fargo CACFP Training
Grand Forks
📅 Wednesday, June 18
📍 Hilton Garden Inn, Grand Forks
👉 Register here for the Grand Forks CACFP Training
Bismarck
📅 Tuesday, June 24
📍 North Dakota State Capitol, Brynhild Haugland Room
👉 Register here for the Bismarck CACFP Training
Minot
📅 Thursday, June 26
📍 The Grand Oasis Hotel
👉 Register here for the Minot CACFP Training
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Click the links below to download the new 25-26 Enrollment Form Application Packet Information:
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Letter to Households (charge; meals are billed to parents separately to parents)
- *If you charge for your meals separately, please email us for this form.
**Remember to use the most recent income guidelines when determining new applications (starting after July 1).
The Letter to Households must be provided yearly, along with the Annual Enrollment Form.
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In need of a quick activity?
Purchase or grow a new fruit or vegetable this spring and let the kids be the critic!
Create Art with Overripe Produce!
Instead of tossing fruits and vegetables that are past their prime, turn them into a fun and eco-friendly art activity! Many types of produce such as orange peels, citrus slices, lettuce leaves and mashed berries can be used to create colorful artwork. 🍊🎨🥬
Use these natural items to create unique art designs, as seen in the following article (scroll towards the bottom for pictures and more information): Saving Earth one person, one act at a time - UND Today
Spring has SPRUNG! We are sure all of you are so excited about the warm weather on the horizon. There are many ways to continue your Farm to ECE activities: gardening, education, local food purchases. So many ideas on how to make this summer great for the littles in your care!
Harvest of the Month
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Let's finish strong this May with beef! May is BEEF MONTH! There are yummy ways to incorporate this tasty, protein-packed food source in your meals this month. Here are resources that include CACFP creditable recipes and recipes you can enjoy at home from the ND Beef Commission.
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For more information about NDDPI Harvest of the Month and Farm to Child Programs, check out our website:
Gardening Resources and More
Thursday, April 24, Amanda Olson (Farm to ECE Specialist) hosted Session 1 of the Farm to School and Child Care Garden webinar series. The slide deck and recording are available for anyone interested. These sessions aren’t mandatory; they are just available to provide extra technical assistance if you are looking at starting or need help sustaining a garden. You can register at the links below to join us for the next set of topics and conversation.
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Session 1 recording: https://youtu.be/FUNkvTM0A54
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Session 2: “Planting, Soil, and the Fruits of Your Labor” held May 15. Recording link coming soon!
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Session 3: Thursday, June 12: “Food Safety from the Garden to the Plate”
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A special “Garden Wrap-Up” session will be held in late August. Registration link coming soon.
*All sessions will be recorded and posted on our website under “Updates.” In addition, always reach out to Amanda Olson if you have questions on any of these topics.
See you in June at our Mandatory Annual Training!
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NDDPI Child Nutrition and Food Distribution
Main Office:
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 201
Bismarck, ND 58505
PHONE: 701-328-2294 or 888-338-3663
FAX: 701-328-9566
Email: dpicnfd@nd.gov
Mayville Office:
14 Main St E, Mayville, ND 58257
PHONE: 701-788-8901 or 888-788-8901
Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution
Non-Discrimination Statement
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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