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Hunger and the Homeless Resources
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Homeless rates are rising across the country, and homeless residents are eligible for SNAP/Food Stamps, free school meals, and other federal nutrition programs. Click here for FRAC's nutrition program resources focused on keeping homeless children and adults from experiencing hunger.
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SNAP/Food Stamps and Economic Recovery
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The Economic Recovery Act provides millions for SNAP/Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. Follow this link to more information on SNAP/Food Stamps and the economic recovery boost.
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What's New
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FRAC Report: Ending Childhood Hunger by 2015 - Strategies for Achieving the President's Goal
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TAKE ACTION: Support the Hunger Free Schools Act.
- Send a letter asking your Senator to co-sponsor the Hunger Free Schools Act. The bill would help more low-income children participate in school meals by improving and expanding direct certification for school meal eligibility and by allowing more schools in high-poverty areas to provide universal (free to all) meal programs.
- Sign your national organization to a letter in support of the Hunger Free Schools Act.
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FY 2010 Appropriations Update - On June 18th, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, clearing the way for full House floor action as early as July 8th, the same day that the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee may take up the bill. Click here for more information and action steps you can take... |
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Funding Opportunity: The Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) - Deadline for applications: July 7, 2009
Click here for more information.
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TAKE ACTION: Expand the Afterschool Meal Program to All States.
- Send a letter asking your Senator to co-sponsor the AFTERSchool Meals Act of 2009 (S. 990). The bill would expand the Afterschool Meal Program, allowing children from all states to benefit from a nutritious meal after school.
- View the letter (pdf) sent by more than 55 national organizations to Senators Stabenow and Lugar supporting S. 990.
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Promote Participation in the Federal Nutrition Programs Through President's Nationwide Service Initiative.
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June 2, 2009 - March 2009 SNAP/Food Stamp Data Now Online
SNAP/Food Stamp Participation Continues to Set Record Levels; More than 33.1 Million Participate in March 2009. Click for press release...
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Summer Nutrition Resources Help Feed Children While School Is Out
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May 21, 2009 - House Recognizes Importance of CACFP
The House, by a vote of 377 to 10, passed H. Res. 442, recognizing “the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its overall positive effect on the lives of low-income children and families, as well as its positive effect on improving the quality of a child's child care environment….”
Read the resolution text and debate in the Congressional Record.
Review the roll call vote.
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