# National CACFP Week Designation

This bill is a simple resolution that designates the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week" across the United States. CACFP stands for the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in child care settings, after-school programs, and adult day care facilities.

Essentially, this bill asks Congress to officially recognize and celebrate this particular week to raise awareness about the CACFP program and its importance in feeding vulnerable populations. It's a symbolic gesture rather than a law that changes how the program operates or affects funding. The designation doesn't create new requirements or restrictions—it simply encourages people to pay attention to and appreciate the work that child care providers, schools, and community organizations do through this food assistance program.

In practical terms, this means that during that week in March, government agencies, schools, and community organizations might hold events, issue proclamations, or run awareness campaigns about the CACFP program. For most people, this won't directly change anything in their daily lives unless they work in child care, education, or nutrition services. However, it does signal that Congress views this food program as important enough to officially recognize, which can help bring attention to the needs of children and adults who depend on these meals.

Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week".

Bonamici, Suzanne

 <p>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 child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.</p>