August

Open lunchbox with school supplies.

National Food Days

mustard seed and mustard in a jar Mustard Day Sunday, August 2, 2026
sliced watermelon on a wood table Watermelon Day Monday, August 3, 2026
zucchini in a burlap bag Zucchini Day Saturday, August 8, 2026
potatoes in a bowl Potato Day Wednesday, August 19, 2026
fresh herbs More Herbs, Less Salt Day Saturday, August 29, 2026
trail mix in a bowl Trail Mix Day Monday, August 31, 2026

National Food Weeks

mother breastfeeding baby World Breastfeeding Week Saturday, August 1, 2026 to Friday, August 7, 2026
variety of produce in a wooden box Farmers Market Week Sunday, August 2, 2026 to Saturday, August 8, 2026

National Food Months

school supplies and apple on a book Back to School Month Friday, August 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
flip flops on the beach Family Fun Month Friday, August 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
kids lunchbox with sandwich, fruits, veggies, crackers, and nuts Kids Eat Right Month™ Friday, August 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
turkey sandwich on a plate Sandwich Month Friday, August 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025