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January

Bowl of tomato soup.

National Food Days

calendar with confetti New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
spaghetti Spaghetti Day Sunday, January 4, 2026
variety of dry beans Bean Day Tuesday, January 6, 2026
milk in jars Milk Day Sunday, January 11, 2026
popcorn Popcorn Day Monday, January 19, 2026
variety of cheeses Cheese Lovers Day Tuesday, January 20, 2026
granola bars with seeds Granola Bar Day Wednesday, January 21, 2026
peanut butter in a bowl Peanut Butter Day Saturday, January 24, 2026
pancakes with blueberries on top Blueberry Pancake Day Wednesday, January 28, 2026

National Food Weeks

pizza topped with mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves Pizza Week Sunday, January 11, 2026 to Saturday, January 17, 2026

National Food Months

families being active in the winter, running, and playing soccer Family Fit Lifestyle Month Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 2025
variety of foods with fiber such as vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, grains, and seeds Fiber Focus Month Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 2025
crunchy-granola Oatmeal Month
slow cooker with vegetables Slow-Cooking Month
vegetable soup in a bowl Soup Month Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 2025
wheat bread Wheat Bread Month Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 2025

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