Samantha Marshall
Some helpful resources and links to explain and help with implementation of the Meal Pattern Requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Add what helps you and vote for what you like the most! Help your peers know what is useful.
Care connection PDF explaining how to use Meal Patterns in Family Style Meal Service
Feeding infants can get complicated, especially when following the rules of the meal pattern. This Care Connection 3 pager from NFSMI helps you through that.
Helping you plan your meal with the meal pattern requirements. Explains foods that count and the groups.
One page list of creditable meat alternatives
A little outdated as it refers to my pyramid - but still explains the importance of the food groups and what they provide in the healthy diet.
This has a brief overview plus a planner to help you make the perfect creditable snack!
An explanation of snacks - why children need them and how the meal pattern helps you fulfill this need.
Meal Patterns for the CACFP Family Materials from NFSMI. A sample letter that explains what family style meal service is, why it's important and how to do it at home.
Sample Letter to Parents on Infant Feeding and the CACFP - Meal Patterns for the CACFP Family Materials
