# Plain Language Summary: National CACFP Week Resolution

This resolution simply designates the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week." 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. The resolution is basically Congress saying "let's officially recognize this week to celebrate and raise awareness about this important food assistance program."

This type of resolution doesn't change any laws or create new programs—it's more of a symbolic gesture. It's similar to how Congress designates National Teacher Appreciation Week or other awareness weeks. The goal is to draw public attention to the CACFP program and the work it does feeding vulnerable populations, particularly low-income children who might otherwise go hungry during the day while in care.

In practical terms, this means organizations that run child care centers, after-school programs, and adult day care facilities might use that week in March 2025 to highlight their participation in the program, educate families about the meals being provided, or advocate for continued funding. For most everyday people, this won't directly affect them unless they work in child care or run a facility that participates in the program. It's essentially Congress saying "we think this program is important and worth celebrating."

A resolution designating the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".

Boozman, John

<p>This resolution designates the week beginning on March 16, 2025, as National CACFP Week. It also recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in improving the health of the children and adults in child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care facilities, and after-school care in the United States by providing nutritious meals and snacks.</p>