Leading @fractweets to build a nation free from hunger so everyone is able to thrive.
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Hunger is not a costume. It's a reality for 47.9 million people across the country. I wrote an open letter to Martha Stewart about the importance of moving beyond stereotypes and recognizing the dignity of everyone experiencing hunger.
frac.org/blog/open-letter-to…
Congress must act to reverse harmful SNAP cuts. Tell your senators to support legislation that helps families put food on the table and supports farmers.
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
Happy Lights On Afterschool! I enjoyed sitting down with Jodi Grant from @afterschool4all to talk about the important role afterschool programs play in supporting children's learning, health, and nutrition.
Watch our conversation: youtu.be/tVOUdrksGSg
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📈 CEP participation continued to grow in 2025-2026:
• 55,362 participating schools
• 27.6 million students served
• 1,128 more schools than the previous year
But growth is slowing, and SNAP cuts threaten future progress. frac.org/blog/participation-…
Healthy school meals support learning, attendance, and student success. That's why protecting the Community Eligibility Provision matters. See how CEP grew this year—and why that growth could stall without stronger federal support: frac.org/blog/participation-…
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On the next episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming!
A @NBGPodcastNet program.
@FRACpres @PaulineSt27 @_dehj
#politics #podcast
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A @NBGPodcastNet program.
@FRACpres @PaulineSt27 @_dehj
#politics #podcast
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In a wide-ranging conversation on social justice and community care, @FRACpres Crystal FitzSimons discusses hunger, nutrition policy, and the importance of protecting programs that help people put food on the table.
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Hunger isn't inevitable. It's shaped by policy choices. As Congress considers FY27 Agriculture Appropriations, lawmakers must invest in proven nutrition programs and strengthen access to food assistance. Read more: frac.org/blog/lets-be-crysta…
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
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No one—including kids, people with disabilities, veterans, and older adults—should be left wondering when they will be able to eat next. The Farm Bill must restore the devastating cuts to SNAP, so millions of families can afford to put food on the table. secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
Millions of people are losing SNAP because of devastating cuts Congress chose to make. The Senate has a chance to change course. Urge your Senators to pass legislation that restores SNAP funding and supports families and farmers. secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
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Started the morning off at Rhode Island Day with my friends @RepGabeAmo, @Rep_Magaziner & @FRACpres talking about how Trump’s cuts to food assistance are hurting Rhode Islanders, Bay Staters, and folks across the country. We have to fight back!
The House Farm Bill would allow private contractors to determine SNAP eligibility, replacing trained public workers who know how to navigate complex cases that families depend on for food assistance.
The Senate must do better. frac.org/blog/the-house-farm…
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Use FRAC’s FAN to call on your Members of Congress to fully fund WIC, without cuts to the CVB or other essential benefits. With full benefits and flexible services, WIC can continue to serve families to ensure a healthy start for infants and children. secure.everyaction.com/hf1N6…
I want to share, A Deliberate Policy Design for Decline in SNAP Participation, and the Consequences We Are Already Seeing. It shows that 3.3 million fewer people participated in SNAP from January 2025 to December 2025 and breaks the data down by state.
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The dramatic participation drop in our nation's most successful anti-hunger program due to harmful policy choices reinforces the importance and urgency of our work in this moment.
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What happens when time limits spread beyond SNAP?
We’re bringing together experts across food security, health care, and housing to break down the real-world impacts — and what’s at stake for families.
Save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Summer will be here before you know it. Is your meals program ready?
Join our Mar. 26 webinar to learn how to build and operate a strong Summer Meals program in 2026.
Save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…