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Nourishing News
June 2024 Updates
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Congratulations!!
CACFP LIVE DRAWING WINNER
Congratulations to Mae Tartt, from MET, Inc. for winning the CACFP LIVE drawing! She won a basket of goodies for herself and her childcare center! Thank you to all who participated and attended our CACFP LIVE classes. Look for them to start up again in the new 2025 Program Year.
General Information
Farewell TXUNPS - Welcome TANS
TDA announces the development of a new nutritional system, Texas Automated Nutrition System, coming Program Year 26.
Beginning with program year 2026, program sponsors, ESC users, and TDA staff will administer nutrition programs through TANS.
Management of applications, claims, monitoring and compliance, reporting and other administrative functions will be in TANS for the following programs:
- School Nutrition Programs
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Summer Meal Programs
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
- Special Milk Program
- Food Distribution Program
CACFP Updates
REMINDER: ACTION REQUIRED – Validation of all Unaffiliated CACFP At-Risk Sites
TDA is requiring all sponsors of unaffiliated At-Risk sites to complete the Valid Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Unaffiliated Site Questionnaire/Attestation Form.
This form must be submitted no later than June 30, 2024. On July 1, TDA will begin closing all unaffiliated At-Risk sites for which a form has not been submitted with an effective closing date of September 30. Please refer to the Sponsor Under a Sponsor FAQs for more information on this new process
SFSP Updates
Get ready for 2024 Turnip the Beet!
Summer meals are important for Texas children to continue to have access to high quality meals. Turnip the Beet is a national recognition program that aims to showcase sponsors who are going above and beyond during the summer months in providing appealing and nutritious meals.
Check out the SquareMeals page for new and updated resources
to assist with your 2024 Turnip the Beet application.
- Application Toolkit: Application tips, best practices from 2023 TUB awardees, and an example nomination form
- Summer Activity Toolkit: Curated nutrition-based summer activities and resource
USDA SFSP Administration Guide
USDA has released the USDA Summer Food Service Program Administration Guide, which supersedes the previous USDA Administrative Guidance for Sponsors Handbook that was last released in 2016. The new SFSP Administration Guide describes the policies and best practices for successful operation of traditional in-person summer meal sites and alternate meal service options for rural communities. It is tailored to anyone who is interested in learning program policy including, but not limited to, how to participate, apply, administer, and operate the SFSP at various levels.
Note that TDA is still providing additional guidance via the SFSP Supplemental Handbook, and efforts to consolidate USDA's guidance and information from the Supplemental Handbook into a comprehensive TDA SFSP Handbook are currently underway.
USDA's SFSP Administration Guide can be found at: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/administration-guide.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Demystify the FBG: A Crash Course for Using the Food Buying Guide
Join ICN for an insightful June 2024 webinar on mastering the USDA's Food Buying Guide (FBG) for Child Nutrition Programs. Discover how to navigate and make the most of this essential resource, which is pivotal in planning nutritious, compliant, and cot-effective meals in Child Nutrition Programs. Learn step-by-step how to access the FBG, create an account, and utilize its numerous tools and resources, including in-house yield data. ICN will delve into the meal components, discuss the significance of each column in the FBG yield tables, and demonstrate how to select the correct food items using specific recipes. This session is designed to enhance your understanding and efficiency in using the FBG to its fullest potential.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to streamline your meal planning and ensure dietary guidelines are met with precision!
Learning Objective(s):
- Describe how to access and use the tools and resources in the Food Buying Guide (FBG) to plan meals for school nutrition programs.
- Explain how to use the FBG tables to figure out serving sizes accurately, the amount to purchase, and the meal pattern contribution.
- Choose the correct food items from the FBG for recipes to meet meal pattern requirements and manage costs effectively.
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024, 02:00 PM
Zoom
3 National CACFP Association Virtual Events Below:
Provolone, Mozzarella, and Cheddar, Oh My! Crediting Cheese in the CACFP
Thursday, June 6 | 2:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern
Cheese is more than just a delicious addition to meals; it plays a crucial role in meeting nutritional requirements. However, the variety of cheeses available, including the plant-based options, can make measurement and crediting a challenging task. Learn to navigate how cheese is creditable in the CACFP, understand the rules and regulations, and accurately measure the different types of cheeses in CACFP settings. Discover cheesy tips and new recipes to add to your menu.
Non-Member Fee $12
Between the Bread: Nutrition Packed Sandwiches
Thursday, June 20 | 2:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern
Whether you’re gearing up for field trips or planning outdoor meal adventures, sandwiches are a summertime’s best friend. Say hello to creative combinations of textures, colors and flavors all nestled between two slices of bread. We’ll explore how to make this mealtime classic into another #CACFPCreditable addition to your menu, just in time for summer!
CACFP Virtual Summit 2024
Looking for food program training?
Join us each day from the comfort of your home or your office between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern.
We're bringing you workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, financial management, and more!
Earn up to 16.5 continuing education credits.
Can't make it to a live session? Recordings will be available to view on-demand through August 29, 2024
Pricing
Early Registration:
$149 Member | $199 Non-Member
Standard Registration after August 1, 2024:
$199 Member | $249 Non-Member
Late Registration after August 12, 2024:
$249 Member | $299 Non-Member
Resources
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-435-8244
This guidance is not considered all inclusive.
Please see www.squaremeals.org for further guidance.
Note: If TDA makes changes to the website, direct links in this announcement may become void.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by USDA.