2026

February

C.A.R.E.: Week of February 2

• Update: New Guidance on Whole Milk Does Not Apply to CACFP
• Update: Revised Product Formulation Statement (PFS) Templates and Samples
• Update: Award Notification of Federal Funds Correction
• Update: 2025–26 Washington Public School Data for Area Eligibility Report
• Update: Attend CACFP Nutrition 201
• FYI: National CACFP Week is March 15–21
• Reminder: Fiscal Year (FY) 26 CACFP Renewal Closes March 31
• Reminder: Ramadan 2026 Waiver
• Reminder: Claim Deadline
• Important Dates to Remember

January

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of January 20

• Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
• Update: Resources from the National CACFP Association
• Update: Meal Pattern Minute
• Update: Support Available to Start or Expand CACFP At-Risk Operations
• Update: Free Webinar — Navigating Afterschool Snack and Supper Service
• Farm to CACFP Corner
• Important Dates to Remember

C.A.R.E.: Week of January 14

• Update: Ramadan 2026 Waiver
• Update: Attend CACFP Meal Pattern Training Opportunity
• Update: Annual Bank Account Reconciliation
• Reminder: Updated Federal Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds
• Reminder: CACFP Expenses
• Important Dates to Remember

2025

December

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of December 15

• Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
• Update: Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the National Child Nutrition Conference
• Update: Eat Well and Stay Healthy
• Update: Participate in an ICN Survey
• Farm to CACFP Corner
• Important Dates to Remember

C.A.R.E.: Week of December 1

• Update: Preparing for Your Next CACFP Administrative Review
• Update: CNS Appeal Procedures
• Reminder: Demonstration of Financial Viability in CACFP is a Requirement
• FYI: Share WIC Benefits with the Families You Serve
• Important Dates to Remember

November 

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of November 17

• Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
• Update: Meal Pattern Minutes from the National CACFP Association
• Update: Attend the National Child Nutrition Conference
• Farm to CACFP Corner
• Important Dates to Remember

C.A.R.E.: Week of November 3

• Update: Government Shutdown
• Update: WINS Claim Page Changes – Monthly Participant Eligibility (MPE)

October

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of October 20

• Update: Menus of Flavor Training Opportunity
• Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
• Update: Meal Pattern Minutes from the National CACFP Association
• Update: Family Child Care Mentorship Program from ICN
• Update: Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition Webinar Series
• Update: Fall Virtual Instructor-Led Training From ICN
• Farm to CACFP Corner
• Update: New Farm to CACFP Resources Are Here!
• Important Dates to Remember

C.A.R.E.: Week of October 6

• Update: CACFP New Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Started October 1
• Action Item: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Renewal was Due September 1
• Update: CACFP Administrative Reviews
• Update: CACFP Monitoring Requirement Reminder
• Update: Are You Ready for Monthly Participant Eligibility (MPE) Tracking and Reporting?
• Update: USDA Program Updates
• Update: Corn Dog Products Recalled
• Important Dates to Remember

September

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 22

C.A.R.E.: Week of September 8

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 3

August

C.A.R.E.: Week of August 18

July

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of July 28

CNS Special Update: July 25

• Reimbursement Rates

C.A.R.E.: Week of July 14

June

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of June 23

C.A.R.E.: Week of June 9

May

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of May 27

C.A.R.E.: Week of May 12

April

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of April 28

C.A.R.E.: Week of April 14

March

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of March 24

CNS Special Update: March 24

• Update: Local Food for Schools and Local Food for Childcare

C.A.R.E.: Week of March 10

February

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of February 24

C.A.R.E.: Week of February 10

January

S.S.T.A.R.: Week of January 27

C.A.R.E.: Week of January 13

2024

December

Week of December 9

November

• Week of November 2
• November 13 Special Update - New Claim Deadline
• Week of November 12

October

• Week of October 28
• Week of October 14

September

• Week of September 23
• Week of September 9

August

• Week of August 18

July

• Week of July 22

• Week of July 15
• Week of July 8

June

• Week of June 10

May

• Week of May 28

• Week of May 13

April

• Week of April 22
• Week of April 8

March

• Week of March 25
• Week of March 11

February

• Week of February 26 - CNS Special Update: CACFP Week and Area Eligibility
• Week of February 12

January

• Week of January 8

2023

December

• Week of December 11

November

• Week of November 14

October

• Week of October 30

September

• Week of September 25

August

• Week of August 28
• Week of August 14

July

• Week of July 24
• Week of July 10

June

• Week of June 26
• Week of June 12

May

• Week of May 22
• Week of May 8

April

• Week of April 24
• Week of April 10

March

• Week of March 27
• Week of March 13

February

• Week of February 27
• Week of February 13

January

• Week of January 23
• Week of January 9

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