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Support a Proclamation for CACFP Week in Your State

January 23, 2025

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National CACFP Week will be here before you know it! This year March 16-22 marks this national education campaign designed to raise awareness of the CACFP and its contribution to combating hunger. But how do we get the word out and encourage others to celebrate with us? 

Ask Your Governor to Proclaim March 16-22, 2025, as National CACFP Week! 

Last year, advocates in 17 States worked with their Governor’s office to get a CACFP Week Proclamation (listed below). We are grateful for the efforts of these superstar advocates and this year our goal is to get a CACFP Week Proclamation in all 50 States!

How to Submit a Proclamation Request

We need your help to achieve this ambitious goal! Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download our Sample Request for Proclamation
  2. Find Your Governor at https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
  3. Go to their website and find their contact page
  4. Submit your request through a general contact form – some governors may have a specific request form for proclamation

You may not hear from their office immediately, but don’t worry it may take some time for them to get back to you. Once you receive the Governor’s signed proclamation, be sure to send it to policy@cacfp.org and share on social media! For more information and resources, visit our CACFP Week webpage.

 

Outstanding Advocates from CACFP Week 2024

  • Anonymous Advocate, Alabama
  • Gabriela Rangel, Child & Family Resources Inc., Arizona
  • Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, Georgia
  • Keala Menza, PATCH Hawaii, Hawaii
  • Terri Clemens, Illinois Child Care Bureau, Illinois
  • Lana Taylor, Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Indiana
  • Beth Carlton, Child Care Links, Kansas
  • Sarah McAleavy, City of Frederick, Maryland
  • Cindy Pierce, Mid Michigan Child Care Centers, Michigan
  • Debra Cooper, Tri Valley Opportunity Council, Minnesota
  • Anonymous Advocate, Missouri
  • Alix Pasillas, Food For Kids, Nevada
  • Mary Beth Winter, Child Care Council of Orange County, New York
  • Anonymous Advocate, North Dakota
  • Hannah Morris, National CACFP Association, South Carolina
  • Anonymous Advocate, Vermont
  • Anonymous Advocate, Wisconsin