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Make some noise for #VAFarmtoSchool Week by participating in the Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth TODAY! Visit VA Farm to School for details: doe.virginia.gov/support/nutrit… #VACrunch @VDOESNP

It's officially Virginia Farm to School Week and we are excited to celebrate with you! Get started by pledging to take one small step to support healthy kids, thriving farms, and vibrant communities #VAFarmToSchool

Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, oh my! There is much in season and one of the best places to purchase seasonal, Virginia-grown food is at your local farmers market. Want to know how you can shop at a farmers market for your center? Watch our Farm to CACFP Website for the recording.

The Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth increases awareness of Virginia farm to school programs. To celebrate the event, participants across Virginia will simultaneously take a bite out of a Virginia grown apple. Lets make some noise on October 6th! Registration details coming!

When talking about food safety, we have to be aware and careful of those with food allergies. To learn more about how to avoid food allergies and cross contamination, check out The Food Allergy Book (USDA/FNS): fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/…

Today is the day to learn all things CACFP! We would love for you to join us for our “Ask the Experts” session at 1pm. Register by clicking the link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Here at VACACFP, we have just entered a busy time with our program operators as they prepare to get ready for the new fiscal year and in advance we want to say thank you! Thank you for all that you do and raising awareness of CACFP’s efforts to combat hunger in the Commonwealth.

UPDATE: Ask the Experts session on Monday, September 12th at 1p has a new link! Learn more or ask your questions about the CACFP for child care in Virginia. Register here to join Virginia's CACFP experts! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

One of the goals for CACFP is to connect with community entities in assisting with feeding nutritious meals for participants. Check out this article by FRAC and see what programs in your area are providing resources towards this cause: frac.org/wp-content/upl…

We know that most, if not all moms, would love the opportunity to breastfeed their child but it can come with it challenges. If you are having issues trying to breastfeed, please reach out to your local WIC office for assistance to guide you through this journey.

For Kids Eat Right Month, we still want to include our adult participants. These foods provides great benefits: kale (protects eye tissue from sunlight damage), sweet potatoes (prevents dry eye and night blindness), strawberries (vitamin C), and fatty fish (immune health).

Check out the Breastfeeding Awareness Month Community Health Summit happening virtually today, Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 12:30-4:30pm. Register online: bit.ly/breastfeeding-…

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week! August 25-31 In honor of this week, check out the spotlight resources for breastfeeding your baby at this link: VDH.Virginia.gov/breastfeeding/ #BlackBreastfeedingWeek2022 #WBW2022 #WABA #ProtectBreastfeeding

Does your Emergency Shelter serve meals to youth experiencing homelessness? You can be reimbursed through the CACFP! Emergency shelters receive the highest rates of payment for serving meals, which meet Federal nutritional guidelines, to eligible children. Contact us today!

Are you an Adult Day Care looking to serve more nutritious meals? Licensed/approved adult care centers that serve elderly persons 60 years of age or older, chronically impaired disabled persons, nonresidential, and provide community-based programming are eligible!

Your breast milk changes as your baby grows. Learn more at: wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2022 #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #MomMotivation #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth

Did you know you can use @VirginiaWIC food list to find CACFP creditable cereal and whole grain-rich foods for a reimbursable meal and/or snack? Check out WIC’s food list today to see what you can add to your menu!

Like French fries? How about trying Carrot Fries! Easy to make (carrots, cooking spray, and salt and pepper to taste) and a great source of antioxidants. Try this recipe for Carrot Fries from EatRight.Org: eatright.org/food/planning-…

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, we here at VACACFP would love to highlight Small Steps Learning Center for their continued dedication to its participants and families especially when it comes to enhancing the breastfeeding experience onsite. We love to hear it!

Our "Ask the Experts" session today is cancelled but you can register for our next session, September 12th at 1pm!