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 ODE CNP was notified by USDA of a printing error in the Code of Federal Regulations resulting in a misprint of minimum quantities of fluid milk at snack for children ages 3-5 years old. Previously, the minimum quantity was listed as 6 fluid ounces at snack for the age group. The correct minimum quantity of fluid milk at snack for children ages 3-5 years old is 4 fluid ounces. This printing error only applies to the snack meal pattern and is underlined in red in the image above.
ODE CNP had sent out the original memo on December 15, 2021 with a revision to the fluid ounce serving size. A revised version was sent out on December 16, 2021 to update the cup measurement serving size. Sponsors must use the version sent out on December 16, 2021 and discard all previous versions. The December 16, 2021 memo is linked in the Memos and Waivers section above. This version of the meal pattern chart is also available on the ODE CNP CACFP Meal Pattern and Menu Planning Page.
Multi-Site Sponsors in CACFP are now eligible to apply for monitoring waivers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. On December 21, 2021, ODE CNP sent out the CACFP Sponsor Monitoring Waiver Application to all Multi-Site Sponsors. This memo is also linked in our Memos and Waivers section above.
ODE CNP received approval from USDA to provide additional site monitoring flexibilities through September 30, 2022, which is the end of FY 2022. Sponsors can apply to waive monitoring requirements, including:
- The requirement to have an in-person component of a sponsor’s required monitoring activities (for all of FY 2022).
- The requirement to review each facility three times each year, unless averaging [7 CFR 226.16(d)(4)(iii)].
- The requirement to conduct at least two of the three reviews as unannounced [7 CFR 226.16(d)(4)(iii)(A)]..
- The requirement to include an observation of a meal service with at least one unannounced review [7 CFR 226.16(d)(4)(iii)(B)].
- The requirement to complete at least one review during each new facility’s first four weeks of program operations [7 CFR 226.16(d)(4)(iii)(C)].
- The requirement that no more than six months may elapse between facility reviews [7 CFR 226.16(d)(4)(iii)(D)].
Refer to the memo for full details. Sponsors must complete the Site Monitoring Waiver Request Form and receive ODE CNP approval prior to implementation.
Over the last year, many CACFP Sponsors have seen a growth in supply chain issues disrupting the availability of food service items needed for CACFP meal service. ODE CNP would like to hear about your experiences. Complete the FY 2022 CACFP Supply Chain Issue Survey.
Completion of this survey will help ODE CNP to develop technical assistance on this issue and ensure accurate reporting to USDA.
The 2022 Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Conference is going virtual!
While the desire to gather together like we normally would is strong, faced with the continued pandemic and unprecedented supply chain issues and labor shortages, we have decided to offer a virtual conference that we hope allows you to participate without interrupting your work schedule or causing extra stress.
Please mark your calendars and prepare to join us the weeks of February 14th and February 21st, 2022.
- February 14-18, 2022: This week focuses on supporting Child Nutrition Programs and Oregon Producer Connections with sessions every afternoon
- February 22-26, 2022: This week focuses on supporting farm and garden educators with alternating sessions in the morning and afternoon in hopes that we accommodate different teaching schedules
Registration will open on January 12, 2022. For more information, check out the Conference Website.
Oregon Wellness Award applications are still open!
Application Deadline: January 31, 2022
The Oregon Department of Education, the Nutrition Council of Oregon, the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, and OregonASK are teaming up to reward exemplary School & Afterschool Programs for creating and sustaining a culture of wellness for youth and staff. With consideration to the current circumstances, this years’ wellness award committee has chosen to simplify the application. The gathering of the required information and completing the application is expected to take between 1-3 hours. Application materials and resources are now posted to the Oregon Department of Education Wellness Awards webpage.
Two awards per category will be rewarded.
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School Programs selected will receive statewide recognition, a personalized plaque, and a custom banner, as well as a $2,500 award to be used to further nutrition, physical activity and/or other wellness efforts within their school.
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Afterschool Programs selected will receive statewide recognition, a personalized plaque, and a custom banner, as well as a $1,000 award to be used to further nutrition, physical activity and/or other wellness efforts within their program.
As a sponsor of the awards, Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council provides the cash award and a recognition banner for each winner.
We will be hosting one last upcoming Wellness Award Overview webinars. Register in advance for this final webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.
For additional guidance, including award rules, required materials, and the selection process, please contact Michelle Lincoln at (503) 947-5889 or michelle.lincoln@ode.state.or.us
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Food Hero is changing several recipe names. Changes have been been made based on discussions with cultural work groups. Crediting and other recipe details remain the same.
Recipes with updated names can be found here: Food Hero - Cooking for a Crowd Recipes.
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 New Food Buying Guide Feature!
A new feature is now available on the Food Buying Guide (FBG) for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-based Tool. Team Nutrition appreciates receiving your comments on the FBG and works continuously to enhance the user experience. Team Nutrition is excited to announce that users now have the option to view the meal pattern requirements per meal component for a selected Program (NSLP, SBP, Preschool, CACFP, and SFSP) and age/grade group while using the FBG calculator. This feature allows for easy access to helpful meal pattern guidance to assist in creating shopping lists.
Meghan Tschida, Community Team Manager
Cathy Brock, Team Lead Renewals and Applications
Deanna (DeDe) Poynor, Team Lead Administrative Reviews
Kim Cardona, Child Nutrition Specialist
Eliza Kondo, Child Nutrition Specialist
Darcy Miller, Child Nutrition Specialist
Kaitlin Skreen, Child Nutrition Specialist
Shannon Smith, Child Nutrition Specialist
Shirley Wu, Child Nutrition Specialist
Teresa Murray, Fiscal & Audit Analyst
Dusti Ker, Program Analyst
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Upcoming CACFP Newsletters will be distributed at the beginning of each month. Look for the next edition in your inbox at the start of the new year!
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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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at 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 the USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email: intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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