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February

Fruit and vegetables in heart-shaped plates.

National Food Days

vegetable soup in a bowl Homemade Soup Day Wednesday, February 4, 2026
football and helmet on the field The Big Game Sunday, February 8, 2026
rolled oats in a bowl Oatmeal Monday Monday, February 9, 2026
variety of hearts on a wooden table Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14, 2026
almonds in bowl Almond Day Monday, February 16, 2026
pistachios in a bowl Pistachio Day Thursday, February 26, 2026
bowl of chili soup Chili Day Thursday, February 26, 2026
strawberries in a bowl on a table Strawberry Day Friday, February 27, 2026

National Food Weeks

Italian pizza with mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, and basil Great American Pizza Bake Sunday, February 8, 2026 to Saturday, February 14, 2026

National Food Months

heart healthy foods for the heart such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish American Heart Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
baking supplies such as note pad, whisk, flour, nuts, egg,s and muffin liners on a table Bake for Family Fun Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
family meal Black History Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
group of canned food on a table Canned Food Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
bowl of oatmeal with bananas, blueberries, and almonds Hot Breakfast Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
potatoes in a basket on a table Potato Lover's Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
healthy snacks such as yogurt, banana, blueberries, walnuts, and rice cakes Snack Food Month Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
sweet potatoes in a burlap sack Sweet Potato Month

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