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S.Res. 656 · 119TH CONGRESS

A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".

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This resolution designates the third week of March 2026 as National CACFP Week to recognize the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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What it does

This resolution designates the week starting March 15, 2026, as National CACFP Week. It recognizes the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for its role in providing nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in various settings, including child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, and adult day care facilities.

Who is affected

This resolution affects children and adults who receive nutritious meals and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It specifically recognizes the role of various facilities, including child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care facilities, and after-school care programs across the United States.

Key provisions

  • Designation of National CACFP Week. Designates the week starting March 15, 2026, as National CACFP Week.
  • Recognition of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Recognizes the role of the program in providing nutritious meals and snacks to improve the health of individuals in child care centers, day care homes, shelters, and adult care facilities.

Fiscal impact

Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available

Effective dates

The resolution designates the week beginning on March 15, 2026, as National CACFP Week.

Relationship to existing law

The resolution recognizes and supports the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), an existing federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in various care settings.

Stated purpose

This resolution designates the week of March 15, 2026, as National CACFP Week to recognize the Child and Adult Care Food Program's role in providing nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in various care facilities and emergency shelters.