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Recognizing National CACFP Week to Highlight Child and Adult Nutrition Program

The US Senate designated the week beginning March 10, 2024, as National CACFP Week to raise awareness of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program provides essential daily nutritious meals and snacks, along with nutritional education, to millions of vulnerable children and adults. It plays a vital role in improving the overall quality and viability of care centers, supporting working families and small businesses.
Key points
Increased public focus on a program that provided nearly 1.8 billion meals and snacks to over 4.8 million children and adults in 2022.
Support for working families and small businesses by enhancing the effectiveness and viability of child and adult care providers.
Positive health outcomes for children, including healthier weight gain, more varied diets, and reduced likelihood of hospitalization.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week".
Print number: SRES 587
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2024-03-12