Mid Michigan Child Care Food Program

05/28/2026

In the coming months, USDA plans to release a proposed rule to align the meal patterns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).

In preparation for the proposed rule, we are seeking to understand the current capabilities, challenges, and needs of CACFP and SFSP operators. To do so, we’ve put together a site-specific survey to understand the site’s day-to-day experiences and opinions.

Please share the corresponding survey link with your sites:

Family Homes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYVCZDX

Child Care Centers (including emergency shelters): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59LJF62

The deadline to respond is June 12.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

🇺🇸What is Memorial Day? 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is a special day when we remember and honor the brave men and women who were in the military and died while protecting our country.

We observe Memorial Day to say “thank you” for their courage and sacrifice. Many families celebrate by visiting memorials, attending parades, placing flags or flowers, and spending time together. ❤️🤍💙

For young children, Memorial Day can be explained as:
“A day to remember heroes who helped keep our country safe.”

Memorial Day CACFP Snack Idea

⭐ Red, White & Blue Snack
Strawberries 🍓
Bananas 🍌
Blueberries 🫐
Whole grain crackers
Milk
This festive snack is colorful, healthy, and child friendly for Memorial Day celebrations!

🇺🇸 Print this special Memorial Day coloring page for the kids to enjoy!
As children color the flags, flowers, and stars, take a moment to talk about kindness, gratitude, and remembering the heroes who helped keep our country safe. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend from all of us at Mid Michigan Child Care Food Program! 🌟

05/15/2026

We’re adding some extra cheesy fun to National Pizza Party Day with pizza-themed activity pages for the kiddos! 🍕🖍️

Learning, coloring, and celebrating all in one delicious day. Because pizza tastes even better with a little creativity on the side!

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Free training!!

Last summer, one Head Start program realized mealtime had become something to rush through—not a meaningful learning experience. 🍎
Then they brought in the Dr. Yum Adventure.
With support from Maria Villareal, RDN, Bagnoli Casimir, and the Child Development Council of Franklin County, they:
✨ Trained 250 teachers
✨ Reached 1,000+ students
✨ Turned mealtime into hands-on learning
The result? Less resistance, more excitement, and teachers + food service teams finally working together. 💚
Now they’re sharing their story in our upcoming webinar:
🎥 From Picky Eating to Food Confidence
We’ll cover:
✔️ Reducing picky eating + food waste
✔️ Making food part of education
✔️ Building alignment across your program
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👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YLxIAxm9SLiCqmweGGv9Kw #/