Tennessee’s Senior Adults Need Good NutritionThe number of Tennessee residents age 85 and older is projected to grow by 76 percent by 2030, according to AARP. Right now, though, 13...
Tennessee’s Underserved Children Need Your HelpEvery state in the U.S. has children who live in poverty, and Tennessee seems to have more than its fair share. One out of eight kids in...
COVID Impacts on The CACFP - National Survey ResultsA consortium of nationally known CACFP organizations recently published the results of a national survey that examines how the CACFP has...
2020 - 2021 CACFP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES - FDCHAll rates shown are effective until June 30th, 2021 and are subject to change on July 1st, 2021. The meal reimbursement rates are...
2020 - 2021 CACFP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES - CENTERSAll rates shown are effective until June 30th, 2021 and are subject to change on July 1st, 2021. The meal reimbursement rates are...
Remember Karamu On Giving Tuesday And All Season longCelebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that comes on the heels of Black Friday and...
USDA Checklist For Food Safe Pantry and RefrigeratorThe USDA recently shared some very important tips for food safety in the refrigerator and pantry. The USDA states "the refrigerator and...
Child Nutrition (CN) Labels GuidelinesWhat is a CN Label? A product label containing a statement clearly identifying the contribution (portion size, food group) that a...
USDA Guidelines For Using RecipesWhen serving Homemade Combination Foods as a meat/meat alternate you must have recipes that show each food item in the dish, the amount...
USDA CACFP REGULATIONSGrain Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and Answers (CACFP01-2018) Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern...
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MINDING YOUR BUSINESS. Keeping a Professional DistanceWhen you spend as much time with children as child-care providers do, it's easy to develop strong feelings for them. But keep those...
WHAT's COOKIN' AT KARAMU .Oodles of Noodles Ingredients 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz) 1 ½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 2 ¼ cups Fresh grape...