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February

variety of heart healthy foods

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

family meal Black History Month

National Food Days

vegetable soup in a bowl Homemade Soup Day - Wednesday, February 1, 2023
football and helmet on the field The Big Game - Sunday, February 12, 2023 *
rolled oats in a bowl Oatmeal Monday - Monday, February 13, 2023 (2nd Monday in February)*
variety of hearts on a wooden table Valentine's Day - Tuesday, February 14, 2023
almonds in bowl Almond Day - Thursday, February 16, 2023
bowl of chili soup Chili Day - Thursday, February 23, 2023 (4th Thursday in February)*
pistachios in a bowl Pistachio Day - Sunday, February 26, 2023
strawberries in a bowl on a table Strawberry Day - Monday, February 27, 2023

National Food Weeks

Italian pizza with mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, and basil Great American Pizza Bake - Sunday, February 12, 2023 to Saturday, February 18, 2023 (2nd Week in February)

National Food Months

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

Food Calendar

A monthly calendar that provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.

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