Our 2025 edition of Gather & Grow Virtual Conference will be here before you know it! 🪴 Mark your calendars for January 25th, 27th, and 28th, 2025 for another round of Develop-approved continuing education classes - all from the comfort of your own home or business. 💻🏢 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Nbyd7 #GatherAndGrow #PCI #ProvidersChoice #PassThePassion #CACFP
Providers Choice, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, Minnesota 339 followers
Passionately making sure that children in childcare have access to healthy food.
About us
Providers Choice Inc. is a sponsor of the United States Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Since 1985, our mission has been to "support the child care professional". As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to supporting child care providers and child care center staff in their efforts to create nurturing environments to serve nutritious meals to participating children. As part of our sponsorship, our members receive annual food training and attend conferences and workshops. In addition, we also offer an array of materials that encourage and enhance opportunities for physical activities. In Minnesota, CACFP is managed by the Minnesota Department of Education. In turn, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) contracts with nonprofit organizations called sponsors. Providers Choice proudly serves the entire state of Minnesota. We are the largest CACFP sponsor in Minnesota and the country, serving over 4,500 members. We’re known for our friendly and experienced staff, innovative technology and software, quality training and resources, and recipes and curriculum.
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http://www.providerschoice.com
External link for Providers Choice, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Administrative Oversight of Federal Funds, Nutrition Education & Training, Innovative Technology & Software, Child Care Curriculum & Activities, Annual Workshops & Conferences, and Child and Adult Care Food Program
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7301 Ohms Ln
Suite 210
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439, US
Employees at Providers Choice, Inc.
Updates
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🍎Our Director of CACFP Centers, Molly Turnquist Butala, and Centers Claims Specialist, PaNhia Vang, participated in yesterday's Great Apple Crunch at the State Capitol Building along with Emily Honer, Director of Nutrition Program Services at Minnesota Department of Education and Holly Prestegaard from USDA Midwest Regional Office. 🍎 The annual event included many fruitful conversations about Farm to School & Early Care and how we can provide the best guidance for child care providers to connect with local food sources and continue serving healthy meals. 🤗 🗣️ There's still time this month to host your own Crunch event! Register via the link below and share your pics with us in the comments below. 📸 https://ow.ly/lQ8S50TJNvM #GreatAppleCrunch #Farm2School #Farm2EarlyCare #MNGrown #SupportLocal #ProvidersChoice #CACFP
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We'll be at the state capital tomorrow to celebrate! 🍎 State Capitol steps: 10 - 10:30am State Capitol room #316: 10:30 - Noon #GreatAppleCrunch #F2ECE #MNGrown #ProvidersChoice #ShareThePassion
🍎 Registration is now open for Minnesota's 2024 Great Apple Crunch on October 10th! 🍎 Started in 2014, The Great Apple Crunch is a fun and easy way for child care centers and home providers to celebrate local farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. And no state has better tasting apples to enjoy than Minnesota! Participating in the Crunch is simple: just buy, serve, and crunch into locally grown apples with children, families, staff and neighbors. 🤗 Visit the link below to register and access guides, activity ideas, and sourcing tips. Let's support our local farmers and celebrate healthy eating together! 💜🤝 More info: https://ow.ly/87eb50TqlSG 🔗 Register your event today: https://ow.ly/QgMV50TqlSF 🔗 #Farm2ECE #GreatAppleCrunch #MNGrown #ProvidersChoice #ShareThePassion
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We hope to see you there! 🌟
🔔Attention current and aspiring family child care programs and child care center providers: Don’t miss our FREE Child Care Provider Resource Fair!🌟 📅When: Thursday, October 10, 4-7 PM 📍Where: Roseville Oval (Rose Room), 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 🛠️ Explore helpful resources, connect with support teams, and enter our raffle for exciting prizes. Mark your calendars, stop by, and don't forget to SHARE with your network!
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We're looking forward to another great conference helping improve the lives of children at #NCNC25!
Have you heard? We're holding a sweepstakes to give away one registration to #NCNC25, as well as accommodations for four nights at the Hilton Anatole and $450 travel credit! The runner-up will receive one registration to the conference's virtual option. But hurry up! You've got one week to enter. Enter the #NCNC25 Conference Sweepstakes: https://lnkd.in/eNwCHCDD
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🌱🍏 Happy Farm to Early Care Month! 🍏🌱 This October, let's connect everyone to fresh, local food! 🥦 Why it Matters: Encourages healthy eating habits Teaches about local agriculture Supports local farmers 🥕 Get Involved: Serve farm-fresh snacks Plan a trip to a local farm Garden with kids Tell us how you plan to celebrate in the comments below! 🌾💚 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-rrwejn #FarmToEarlyCare #F2SMonth #FarmToSchool #MNGrown #CACFP #ProvidersChoice
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We're so excited our very own CEO Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD will be presenting at #FNCE 2024 this Sunday here in Minneapolis. 😎
Will you be in the Twin Cities for #FNCE 2024? Don't miss this session featuring our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, as well as three superstars who have been speakers at many of our conferences and virtual events: Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC and Salome Pemberton, MPH, RD, CDN! #eatrightPRO Learn more about their session here: https://lnkd.in/gEAGvTWD
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This is GREAT news for all those doing wonderful work with our little ones!
Big news! Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1.7 billion investment from the Commodity Credit Corporation which included, for the first time, $200 million specifically for child and adult care providers participating in the #CACFP. NCA commends Secretary Vilsack and USDA for this historic investment and their ongoing support of CACFP. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eW9uJviC
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🌟It's Myth Buster Monday! 🌟 When it comes to infant formula and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), there are some common myths and misconceptions. Today, we're helping you understand which formulas are creditable under CACFP. 👶🍼 Not sure if your formula is creditable? We're here to help! Comment below or send us a message. 💻 #CACFP #MythbusterMonday #InfantFormula #ProvidersChoice
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Many changes and updates have impacted child care providers this year, especially changes that will impact family child care in the year ahead. We've spelled out some of the important changes that impact licensed child care providers and how Providers Choice will adjust to align with some of the new timelines or requirements to keep your business operating smoothly. 💻 Read the blog: https://ow.ly/FOxO50Tx4Ik #CACFP #Regulations #ProvidersChoice #Nutrition #ChildCare
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