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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Morning CACFP Providers and Sponsors,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Today, we kick off National CACFP Week by celebrating how CACFP helps fuel Maine’s future!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Every meal and snack served through CACFP supports healthy growth, learning, and wellness for children and older adults in care settings.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to the dedication of CACFP providers across Maine, more than 4 million healthy meals and snacks were served in 2025. Together, CACFP daycare homes and center sites provided:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• 1,201,550 breakfasts<br>
• 1,181,632 lunches<br>
• 1,468,979 snacks<br>
• 291,139 dinners<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Each of these meals helps fuel healthy growth, learning, and strong communities across Maine — truly
<i>Fueling Maine’s Future</i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ways to celebrate today:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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• Talk with children about how healthy foods help our bodies grow strong<br>
• Point out the different food groups on today’s meal or snack<br>
• Let children help identify the fruits, vegetables, grains, or proteins on their plate<br>
• Discuss how nutritious meals help give us energy to learn and play<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for the important work you do every day to support healthy futures.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">— Maine CACFP Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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