Food Research & Action Center
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Improve the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies.
No student should have to worry about whether they can access a school meal. Thank you Rep. Omar and Sen. Sanders for reintroducing the Universal School Meals Program Act. Universal school meals would help students thrive, support families, and strengthen schools nationwide. #SchoolMeals4All
CEP continues to grow. More than 55,000 schools now provide healthy school meals to all students at no charge, helping reduce hunger, improve attendance, support learning, and ease financial pressure on families. Read FRAC's new report: frac.org/wp-content/u....
NEW: More than 55,362 schools adopted the Community Eligibility Provision during the 2025–2026 school year, giving 27.6 million children access to free school breakfast and lunch, according to a new report released today by FRAC: See the latest national and state data: frac.org/cep-report-2...
Behind every data point is a person, child, or older adult who may be struggling to afford food. FRAC's updated SNAP Participation Dashboard tracks the loss of more than 5.8 million SNAP participants since January 2025. frac.org/snap-partici...
USDA programs help keep families fed and communities healthy. Join FRAC and our partners on July 23 at 5 p.m. ET to hear from USDA union leaders, former agency leaders, and advocates about what's at stake if USDA is dismantled. Register: tinyurl.com/SaveUSDA
FRAC is proud to join #NourishTheAmericanDream to end childhood hunger. You, too, can be part of the solution. Donate today and support our efforts to build a nation free from hunger. HTTPS://BIT.LY/4V0W48E #NourishingNeighbors
Over 60% of students in New Bedford Public Schools eat school breakfast on an average day. One reason: breakfast in the classroom, served right at the start of the school day. More students eating, less stigma, no lost instruction time. frac.org/blog/breakfa...
Every child must have access to the nutrition they need to thrive. Starting July 1, FRAC will join organizations across the country to Nourish the American Dream. Follow along to learn how you can help. #NourishingNeighbors #NourishTheAmericanDream
“The SNAP program is supposed to address hunger. The worst health outcome is hunger.” Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director at FRAC, spoke with CBS Austin about how Texas' SNAP restrictions create new barriers to food access. cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
A SNAP payment error rate doesn't tell the whole story. CAPERs track when eligible people are wrongly denied benefits or lose assistance. As states focus on reducing errors, we can't lose sight of access. frac.org/blog/balanci...
SNAP food restrictions don’t solve hunger or improve affordability. FRAC’s new analysis shows these waivers create costly administrative burdens and more confusion for families and retailers alike. frac.org/research/res...
Join FRAC and organizations in your state and across the country to urge Congress to prioritize moms and babies by fully funding WIC. Call the Capitol Switchboard today (202) 224-3121. frac.org/wp-content/u...
Today marks 80 years of the National School Lunch Program. For generations, school meals have helped reduce hunger and support student success. We're celebrating this milestone and the impact school meals continue to have every day. 📸 Richmond County School System, GA
Breakfast after the bell works. 92% of large school districts surveyed say it increases breakfast participation. FRAC’s new report highlights proven strategies to reduce hunger. Urge Congress to cosponsor the Universal School Meals Program Act: bit.ly/49aZtES
New FRAC report: 77% of large school districts offer breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students in some or all schools. Districts say healthy school meals for all increases food security, reduces stigma, and supports academic achievement. Learn more. bit.ly/4f0UgDx
SNAP limits are increasing in more states — check your state’s latest changes and take action to defend essential food support: frac.org/snap-restric...
SNAP supports families at the grocery store, keeps small food retailers in business, and helps farmers sell the food they grow. When SNAP is cut, that entire system starts to fall apart. The recently passed budget Reconciliation Act will rip through every part of it. #SNAPmatters
Every child deserves healthy school meals at no charge. FRAC applauds Senator Bernie Sanders for reintroducing the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 and urges Congress to co-sponsor this critical bill.
Families are being squeezed by rising costs, and states are facing growing budget pressures. This is the worst possible time to weaken SNAP. Congress must restore and protect this vital program. Read more: frac.org/blog/the-sen...
This Mother’s Day, let’s support moms not just with gratitude, but with policies that help families thrive. Programs like SNAP, WIC and more help moms put food on the table. Read more: frac.org/blog/lets-be-crystal-clear-mothers-day-is-a-reminder-that-moms-need-our-gratitude-and-support
Support school meals. Support moms. School meals help kids learn and give moms peace of mind during the school day. Raise your hand for Healthy School Meals for All frac.org/healthy-scho...
Support WIC. Support moms. WIC helps moms access healthy food, nutrition support, and care during pregnancy and early childhood. Tell Congress no cuts to WIC: secure.everyaction.com/hf1N6HV7f0-O...
Behind every lunch tray is a team making sure students have the meals they need to learn and thrive. Today, we celebrate School Lunch Heroes and all they do for students every single day.
School Lunch Heroes do so much more than serve meals. They create welcoming spaces, build connections with students, and help make schools stronger every day. Join us in celebrating them this School Lunch Hero Day.
Today we celebrate the heroes behind the lunch line. Thank you to school nutrition professionals everywhere for showing up for students with care, compassion, and dedication every day.
FRAC is deeply troubled that the House of Representatives passed a Farm Bill (224–200) that fails to reverse the $187 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts enacted under the budget reconciliation law, H.R. 1. frac.org/news/housepa...
FRAC is proud to announce that it has awarded its Dr. Raymond Wheeler/Senator Paul Wellstone Anti-Hunger Advocacy Leadership Award to Randy Rosso and its inaugural Amidei/Doherty Advocacy Award to Claire Lane, director of the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition. frac.org/news/awardsa...
The House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture appropriations bill would weaken critical federal nutrition programs proven to support the food security and health of tens of millions of families with low incomes. Read more here: frac.org/news/agricul...
Whether it’s your first conference or your tenth, the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference is designed to help you learn, connect, and take action through engaging sessions, regional meetups, and a powerful Lobby Day on Capitol Hill.
A clear look at the policy decisions driving the decline in SNAP participation. Learn more: frac.org/blog/a-delib...