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

This Senate resolution officially designates the week beginning on March 15, 2026, as "National CACFP Week" to raise awareness of the Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The resolution highlights the CACFP's crucial role in providing nutritious meals and snacks, serving over 4.5 million children and 120,000 adults in 2025, totaling nearly 1.7 billion meals and snacks. This program supports healthy growth and nutrition education for vulnerable children and adults in settings like child care centers, family day care homes, and adult day care facilities. Beyond nutrition, the CACFP enhances the overall quality of child care, particularly in low-income areas, and supports the viability of child and adult care small businesses through a unique public-private partnership. Studies demonstrate that access to the CACFP positively impacts children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical health, leading to better outcomes such as decreased hospitalization and healthier weight gain.