Working to End Hunger in America
FRAC improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions.
One Year Later: Policy Decisions Drive Dramatic Decline in SNAP Participation
The budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) slashed SNAP, our nation’s first line of defense against hunger, by $187 billion and introduced harmful provisions. One year later, nearly 5 million people, including households with children, people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans, have lost access to the nutrition they need at a time when gas and grocery costs are skyrocketing.
FRAC is tracking the impact nationwide:
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Tell Your Senators: Support Families and Farmers, Restore Critical SNAP Funding
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Hunger & Poverty in America
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The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has become one of the nation’s most effective tools for ensuring students have access to healthy school meals. CEP allows high-need schools and school districts to offer breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge, eliminating barriers that can prevent children from receiving nutritious meals during the school day.
For many students across Maryland, summer break is an exciting time to look forward to, filled with warm weather and relaxing time with friends. But for many families struggling with food insecurity, summer also brings a real challenge: losing access to the free school meals their children rely on.
For thousands of children across the District, the end of the school year means more than a break from the classroom. Summer break means losing access to healthy breakfasts and lunches they rely on during the school day. During the summer months, families often face higher grocery bills while children lose a dependable source of nutritious meals.
Recent Publications & Data
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During the 2025–2026 school year, a record 55,362 schools offered breakfast and lunch to all their students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to FRAC’s latest CEP report.
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Strong summer meal programs require intentional planning, accessible sites, strong operations, effective outreach, and ongoing improvement. Learn more in FRAC’s webinar recap.
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Developing menus and serving meals that children enjoy are a core part of operating a successful summer meal program. Learn more in this FRAC webinar recap.
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Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility streamlines SNAP by cutting red tape for both families and states, making it easier to access and easier to administrate. Learn why eliminating BBCE would be bad for families, retailers, and state SNAP agencies.
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