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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Nutrition Champions!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">National CACFP Week is coming up—March 17–21, 2026! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the healthy meals and snacks you provide every day, as well as the positive impact your programs have on children and adults in your care.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Throughout the week, Maine CACFP will feature themed activities:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">• <b>Monday – Fueling Maine’s Future:</b> Highlighting how balanced meals and snacks support growth, learning, and wellness.<br>
• <b>Tuesday – Color Your Plate Day:</b> Encouraging programs to serve a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.<br>
• <b>Wednesday – Literacy & Lunch:</b> Promoting the connection between healthy meals and learning through story time.<br>
• <b>Thursday – Thank a Provider Day:</b> Recognizing the dedication of childcare and adult care providers.<br>
• <b>Friday – Farm to CACFP:</b> Celebrating the connection between local agriculture and the healthy foods served in CACFP programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Note:</b> Friday’s theme has been updated since the monthly update went out. This year, we’re highlighting Farm to CACFP to focus on local foods and farm-to-table connections in the meals you serve.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">See the attached promotional image for a visual guide to the daily themes.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for all you do to make CACFP a success. Let’s make National CACFP Week a week full of celebration, creativity, and healthy meals!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">–The Maine CACFP Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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