"Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.”

— Kellie Elmore

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Sarai Ferreira joined our CACFP Team on May 8, 2023. She comes to us from CitySquare in Dallas, where she managed the CACFP and SFSP programs for 3 three years. Prior to that, she worked with the North Texas Food Bank as a Child Nutrition Coordinator in the Kids Cafe.

A University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduate, Sarai has a one-year-old daughter and two cats. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and vegetable gardening. We're so glad we found her!

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Whether you are beachside, poolside, or lakeside this summer, remember these basic sun safety tips from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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This page links you to SFSP Food Production Records and Food Safety.

A one-cup serving of blueberries has only 80 calories and almost no fat, and one serving gives you 25 percent of the Vitamin C needed for the day.

Harvest of the Month materials spotlight fruits and vegetables grown in Texas throughout the year. Incorporating Harvest of the Month into your Farm Fresh activities provides an opportunity to focus on a specific fruit or vegetable each month, allowing children to try and learn more about each item.

In her food and lifestyle blog Flavor the Moments, Marcie shares this easy recipe. "The best kind of breakfast is one that doesn't require lifting a finger in the morning, and these Blueberry Overnight Oats fit that description perfectly. They're creamy, satisfying, and packed with juicy blueberries, and they take just 5 minutes of prep the night before. They're gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for meal prep! breakfast!"

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cmiller@esc11.net

817-740-7681

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Graduate of Tarleton State University

sferreira@esc11.net

817-740-7604

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Graduate of University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

The goals of the ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition Programs are to provide information, support, and assistance that promotes continuous improvements of Child Nutrition Programs wherever they may be — childcare centers, school districts, charter schools, adult daycares, or residential childcare institutions. Our services are intended to reflect the most current nutrition knowledge available and encourage a healthy lifestyle and readiness to learn by today’s children - tomorrow’s adults.

ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition Homepage

This product was funded by USDA/TDA.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

PA 5.24.23, SF 5.24.23 ,CM 5.30.23, JK 5.31.23, BM 2.31.23