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FRAC News Archive 2005

	December 21, 2005 - Senate Passes FY2006 Budget Reconciliation Bill: Changes Necessitate Additional House Action
	December 20, 2005 - FRAC Special Analysis: Mayors Document Hunger and Homelessness.
	December 20, 2005 - FRAC Alert: Senate Debating Budget-Cutting Reconciliation Bill – Action Needed Immediately!
	December 19, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #50
	December 14, 2005 - USDA limits states’ ability to increase their Standard Utility Allowances (SUAs) due to high heating costs for winter 2005-2006. See USA Today’s article, “Some May Face Choice: Whether to Heat or Eat,” by Richard Wolf. Also see FRAC analysis, “Heat and Eat: Using Federal Nutrition Programs to Cushion the Shock of Skyrocketing Heating Bills”
	December 14, 2005 - 15 Senate Republicans sign letter opposing cuts to food stamps in Budget Reconciliation bill.
	December 13, 2005 - School Breakfast Served 7.5 Million Low-Income Children in 2005, after Biggest Annual Jump (5.3 Percent) Since 1995, according to the 2005 School Breakfast Scorecard released by FRAC. See press release.
	December 12, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #49
	December 12, 2005 - Hurricane Relief Pushed Food Stamp Participation Levels up Dramatically in September 2005: More than 1.5 Million of 1.8 Million New Participants Were in States Hardest Hit by Hurricane Katrina.
	December 7, 2005 - FRAC Alert: Urge your members of Congress to tell conferees that they oppose any food stamp cuts. Use FRAC’s new resource containing columns, editorials, and op-eds opposing cuts to the Food Stamp Program.
	December 5, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #48
	December 2, 2005 - USDA issued a second extension of the waivers for the School Meals Programs operating in disaster areas resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
	December 2, 2005 - FRAC Alert: Support the Senate position of “zero” cuts in food stamps. Urge Members of Congress (both Senators and Representatives) to oppose any food stamp cuts in the budget reconciliation conference report.
	November 29, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #47
	November 23, 2005 - NPR stories, "Hunger Hidden but Real in America's Suburbs" and "Housing Costs Play Role in Urban Hunger," continue this week's NPR news series on food insecurity. Also see "Q & A: The Causes Behind Hunger in America."
	November 22, 2005 - FRAC releases new publication on hunger and obesity: Proceedings of the Roundtable on Understanding the Paradox of Hunger and Obesity.
	November 22, 2005 - FRAC releases new publication, Heat and Eat: Using Federal Nutrition Programs to Cushion the Shock of Skyrocketing Heating Bills
	November 22, 2005 - New FRAC Analysis of Food Insecurity Rates
	November 22, 2005 - NPR story, "A Rural Struggle to Keep the Family Fed," begins this week's NPR news series on food insecurity
	November 21, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #46
	November 21, 2005 - FRAC Alert: Two Critical Bills Affecting Federal Nutrition Programs Voted on House Floor: Annual Appropriations for Labor-HHS-Education Departments Failed and the FY 2006 Budget Reconciliation Passed, for Now – TAKE ACTION to Preserve Nutrition Funding
	November 17, 2005 - FRAC releases new paper, “Obesity, Food Insecurity and the Federal Nutrition Programs: Understanding the Linkages”
	November 16, 2005 - New Advocate's Guide to School Nutrition Programs
	November 15, 2005 - FRAC Alert: TAKE ACTION – House Budget Reconciliation Bill still slashes food stamps for 300,000 people. Urge your U.S. Representative to “VOTE NO” on budget reconciliation and speak out against any food stamp cuts.
	November 14, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #45
	November 10, 2005 - FRAC Alert: House Rules Budget Bill Still Contains Large and Damaging Food Stamp Cuts
	November 7 , 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #44
	November 7, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in August 2005 Grew to 25,765,739 People – Nearly 1.2 Million Above August 2004 Level.
	November 3, 2005 - Florida to issue disaster food stamps to residents of the following counties: Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Collier, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe. Also see Disaster Food Stamp Office Locations and Disaster Food Stamp Program Updates for AL, FL, LA, MS, & TX
	October 31, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #43
	October 28, 2005 - FRAC Press Release: Number of Hungry and Food Insecure Americans Jumps to 38 Million in 2004; Fifth Straight Annual Increase and Biggest Rise Since 2000.
	October 26, 2005 - The Florida Emergency Response Team along with representatives from FEMA will host a media briefing TODAY at 1:00 p.m. regarding Hurricane Wilma and disaster relief efforts.
	October 24, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #42
	October 21, 2005 - Preparations for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill have already begun. Stay updated by visiting the FRAC 2007 Farm Bill Food Stamp Reauthorization Center.
	October 21, 2005 - Mississippi Department of Human Services opens temporary offices in Hancock and Harrison Counties
	October 20, 2005 - Mississippi residents from Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties receiving disaster food stamps from the state of Mississippi get October allotment. Louisiana extends disaster food stamp program through the end of the month for Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes.
	October 19, 2005 - Media Coverage of Hurricane Katrina: Emergency Disaster Needs and the Response of the Federal Government, with Emphasis on the Federal Nutrition Programs
	October 17, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #41
	October 12, 2005 - Disaster Food Stamp Office Locations – Temporary Offices Open in Beauregard, Calcasieu, and New Orleans Parishes
	October 11, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #40
	October 7, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in July 2005 Grew to 25,564,100 people – Nearly 1.2 Million Above July 2004 Level
	October 3, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #39 (for earlier issues, see News Digest Archives)
	October 3, 2005 - FRAC Report, “Getting Food Stamps to Hungry Families on Time: Federal Rules and the High Performance Bonus for Timeliness”
	October 3, 2005 - States Receive $18 Million for Excellent Customer Service in the Food Stamp Program
	September 30, 2005 - USDA issues a waiver for the School Meals Program and a South-East regional waiver making it easier to use the Child Care Food Program to serve people made homeless by Hurricane Rita.
	September 30, 2005 - USDA extends Hurricane Katrina waivers for the School Meals, Child and Adult Care Food, and Summer Feeding Programs.
	September 30, 2005 - Louisiana Disaster Food Stamps Extended through October 5 for Katrina/Rita Victims
	September 28, 2005 - FRAC Press Release, "US Cities Get Food Stamp Benefits to More Needy People but Still Leave Many Eligible Families Unserved." See press release and report, "Food Stamp Access in Urban America: A City-by-City Snapshot"
	September 27, 2005 - Disaster Food Stamp Office Opens In Gretna (Jefferson Parish), LA
	September 26, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #38
	September 23, 2005 - Louisiana Social Service Office Closures Due to Hurricane Rita
	September 21, 2005 - FRAC Releases Disaster Food Assistance for Families and Individuals Fact Sheets
	September 21, 2005 - Residents in Four LA Parishes Granted Extension to Apply for Disaster Food Stamps
	September 20, 2005 - Anti-Hunger Organizations Meet in Washington, D.C.: See Post Hurricane Katrina Statement on Budget and Nutrition Programs
	September 19, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #37
	September 14, 2005 - The National Enhanced Policy for Evacuees updated by USDA to replace the guidance published on September 9, 2005. USDA has revised it to allow this policy to apply through October 31, 2005. See also updated Questions and Answers on Evacuees.
	September 14, 2005 - Expanded Disaster Evacuee Policy updated by USDA to replace the guidance published on September 2, 2005. It has been revised to extend the application period to the end of October and clarify that normal program rules apply beginning with January 2006 issuances.
	September 12, 2005 - Disaster Food Stamp Relief in Louisiana and Mississippi
	September 12, 2005 - FRAC News Digest, Issue #36 (for earlier issues, see News Digest Archives)
	September 12, 2005 - Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman and Ranking Member Opposing Cuts to the Food Stamp Program in Budget Reconciliation
	September 12, 2005 - Letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) to “indefinitely delay” reconciliation for Food Stamps, Medicaid, housing and education
	September 12, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in June 2005 Grew to 25.5 million – 1.3 Million Above June 2004 Level
	September 7, 2005 - View the Food Stamp Support Letter which will be delivered to key House & Senate members throughout September
	September 6, 2005 - USDA Hurricane Katrina Relief Information: Disaster Relief Evacuee Policy, Disaster Contact Information, Special Rules for Accepting Food Stamps, Relaxed Procedures for Key-Entered EBT Transactions, Katrina Aftermath Information
	September 2, 2005 - FRAC Release, "USDA Issues Waivers to Support the Use of CACFP to Feed Children in Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina"
	September 2, 2005 - FRAC Release, "The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children"
	September 2, 2005 - USDA Policy Memorandum: “Emergency Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina”
	September 1, 2005 - USDA National Refugee Policy for Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina. See USDA Memorandum, "Emergency Feeding of School Children in Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina"
	September 1, 2005 - FRAC Release, "USDA Eases School Lunch Program Rules to Help Facilitate Participation for Victims of Hurricane Katrina "
	August 31, 2005 - FRAC Release, "New Census Bureau Report on 2004 Income and Poverty"
	August 15, 2005 - Action Alert: August Recess Activities in Support of Food Stamp Program (Updated)
	August 4, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in May 2005 More than 1.5 Million Above May 2004 Level
	August 3, 2005 - House Minority Lawmakers Call for Protection of Food Stamp Program. See news release, Tri-Caucus Food Stamp Letter, signature list
	August 3, 2005 - Action Alert: August Recess Activities in Support of Food Stamp Program
	August 1, 2005 - Sign On Now To Protect the Food Stamp Program From Potential Cuts and Structural Changes
	July 21, 2005 - FRAC releases report "Advocate’s Guide to the Disaster Food Stamp Program" see Report, see Press Release
	July 12, 2005 - District of Columbia State Education Office: Mayor’s Commission on Food and Nutrition Established
	July 6, 2005 - Funding Levels for FY2006 Agriculture Appropriations (Updated)
	July 1, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in April 2005 Nearly 1.5 Million Above April 2004 Level
	July 1, 2005 - Funding Levels for FY2006 Agriculture Appropriations
	June 27, 2005 - Letter to Agriculture Committee leadership urging them to protect the nutrition assistance programs
	June 16, 2005 - Report: Childhood Hunger Doesn't Take a Summer Vacation
	June 16, 2005 - Sen. Lugar issues statement on FRAC report that Lugar Pilot Program is succeeding. "These numbers are exciting. The fact that more children are receiving better nutrition year-round is wonderful," Lugar said. "I strongly urge my Senate colleagues to move quickly and expand the Lugar Pilots nationwide."
	June 10, 2005 - House Passes Agriculture Spending Bill
	June 3, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in March 2005 Increased Over February 2005
	May 24, 2005 - On Hunger Awareness Day, June 7, 2005, Protect America's Nutrition Safety Net
	May 20, 2005 - Why Food Stamps Matter: Talking Points
	May 16, 2005 - Comment Letters Supporting Continuation of USDA's Annual Data Collection On Food Security, Insecurity and Hunger Needed by May 30
	May 12, 2005 - FRAC's Agriculture Appropriations (Discretionary Program) Priorities for FY2006
	May 6, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in February 2005 Nearly 1.8 Million Above February 2004 Level
	May 2, 2005 - New Institute of Medicine Report on the WIC Food Packages
	April 29, 2005 - Congressional Negotiators Brokered a Conference Agreement on the FY 2006 Budget Resolution
	April 22, 2005 - FRAC releases "WIC in the States: Thirty-One Years of Building a Healthier America" » more
	April 19, 2005 - FRAC outlines steps to make new food guidance pyramid meaningful for low-income Americans.
	April 4, 2005 - Presentations from National Anti-Hunger Conference available for download.
	April 1, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation in January 2005 Nearly Two Million Above January 2004 Level
	March 8, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation Increases in November 2004 to More than 25.4 Million Persons
	February 28, 2005 - Are your children too hungry to learn? Visit the Out of School Time Resource Center for information on funding, outreach materials and more to provide nutritious food to children in before school, after school, and summer programs.
	February 23, 2005 - Federal food programs "2005 State of the States" finds federal nutrition programs making a difference » more
	February 16, 2005 - Child Nutrition Reauthorization Changes to School Meals Eligibility, Applications and Verifications
	February 7, 2005 - FRAC's Response to the President's Budget Proposal
	February 7, 2005 - [PDF] Scientific review finds no evidence that federal nutrition program participation causes obesity
	February 4, 2005 - Request for Applications for Summer Food Rural Transportation Grants
	February 4, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation Increases in November 2004 to More than 25 Million Persons
	January 25, 2005 - Free School Meals for Migrant Children and Youth
	January 19, 2005 - Local Wellness Policies Stakeholders Briefing
	January 11, 2005 - Information on Local School Wellness Policies
	January 10, 2005 - Nominate someone for a USDA Hunger Hero Award
	January 3, 2005 - Food Stamp Participation Increases in October 2004 to More than 26 Million Persons