National CACFP Week Resolution

Official: Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March as "National CACFP Week".

IntroducedMarch 17, 2026

Agriculture and Food

Why This Matters

This resolution shows support for a week dedicated to raising awareness about the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its benefits.

If you care about healthy meals for children and adults in care programs, this resolution supports their recognition and funding.

Affects: Children in childcare programs and adults in daycare facilities who rely on nutritious meals.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in Head Start programs, child care programs, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care programs, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution expresses support for recognizing the third week of March as 'National CACFP Week'. 2. It highlights the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in providing nutritious meals to children and adults. 3. The resolution urges continued support for improving the program's funding and accessibility. 4. It acknowledges CACFP's role in reducing costs for families using childcare services. 5. The resolution emphasizes the need for awareness about the benefits of CACFP for vulnerable populations.

Who is affected?

Children in childcare programs and adults in daycare facilities who rely on nutritious meals.