Improve the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies.
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The election is over, but the fight to protect SNAP is far from over. Congress has just two months to act. Read FRAC's latest blog from Gina Plata-Nino on what's at stake and why lawmakers must secure a two-year delay of SNAP benefit cost shifts.
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SNAP benefits should help families put food on the table, not leave them vulnerable to theft.
FRAC's newest report examines EBT skimming, card cloning, and phishing scams, and what policymakers can do to better protect SNAP households.
Read the report: frac.org/resource/snap-benef…
SNAP dollars don't stop at the grocery store. They support farmers, retailers, local economies, and families across the country. Tell your senators to help restore SNAP: secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
More children need access to afterschool meals, and programs need the resources to meet that need.
From advocating for increased funding to encouraging more programs to serve supper, here are five ways to make a difference: frac.org/blog/five-actions-y…
SNAP helps parents feed their children, older adults afford groceries, and working people make ends meet. These personal stories show why SNAP matters and why Congress must restore and strengthen it: frac.org/wp-content/uploads/…
47.9 million people experience food insecurity in America. Hunger isn't a costume, a punchline, or a personal failing.
Read @FRACpres open letter to Martha Stewart on the importance of understanding hunger and protecting people's dignity.
frac.org/blog/open-letter-to…
Hunger is not a costume. It is a reality faced by 47.9 million people across the country.
In an open letter to @MarthaStewart, FRAC President Crystal FitzSimons calls for greater understanding of hunger and poverty, and action to address them.
frac.org/blog/open-letter-to…
Behind every SNAP statistic is a family. If your benefits have changed this year, tell FRAC what happened and how it has affected your household. Your story can help inform policymakers and the public: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Afterschool programs help children learn, build connections, and thrive beyond the school day. But they need continued support!
Explore five ways to strengthen afterschool programs and expand access to nutritious meals: frac.org/blog/five-actions-y…
When families lose SNAP, children can feel the effects at home and at school. Has your family experienced changes to SNAP or free school meals this year? Share your experience with FRAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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5.5 million people have lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted. The latest USDA data show the devastating scale of these cuts and their impact across the country.
Explore @fractweets' updated dashboard: ctt.ec/6UycI+
From the fields where food is grown to the tables where families gather, SNAP makes a difference. Urge your senators to support legislation that restores SNAP and strengthens our food system: secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
SNAP is essential to families and the communities that support them. Urge your senators to pass legislation to restore SNAP and strengthen our food system.
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
The message is clear: 79% of registered voters support free school meals for all students, regardless of family income.
That's according to a poll commissioned by FRAC. Join the call for #SchoolMeals4All and urge Congress to take action: secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
5.5 million people have lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted. The latest USDA data show the devastating scale of these cuts and their impact across the country.
Explore FRAC’s updated dashboard: frac.org/snap-participation-…
Healthy school meals do more than fill plates. They support children's health, growth, and learning. Healthy School Meals for All helps ensure every student can benefit.
Find out why universal meals matter: frac.org/blog/healthy-school…
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In our latest Policy Q&A, LaMonika Jones of the Food Research & Action Center how nutrition assistance programs provide critical support for young children and their caregivers.
Read the Q&A here: bit.ly/4jDePZ0
@fractweets
ALT A caregiver holding a young child at the grocery store. Quote: "Many times, parents will forgo their own meals to ensure their children can eat. But you can’t be the best you can be for your child if you’re hungry yourself. That’s why we push for taking care of the whole child—and that includes their parents." –LaMonika Jones Director of State Initiatives at the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
Want to make a difference for children in your community?
From advocating for increased funding to helping more programs serve supper, here are five ways to support afterschool programs and meals: frac.org/blog/five-actions-y…
Free school meals for all students can mean healthier menus, fresher ingredients, and more scratch cooking. Healthy School Meals for All is an investment in better nutrition for every child.
Read more: frac.org/blog/healthy-school…
Afterschool programs help kids thrive by providing enriching learning opportunities, supportive environments, and nutritious meals and snacks. This #LightsOnAfterschool, hear from FRAC President Crystal FitzSimons and @afterschool4all: youtu.be/tVOUdrksGSg