MEDIA CONTACT
Jordan Baker
jbaker@frac.org
202-640-1118
Breaking News
Starting in November, many SNAP participants will see their benefits delayed as the government shutdown continues. This will be devastating to families as food prices remain high and hunger rates continue to climb.
USDA must avert this crisis and tap into contingency funds to fund SNAP.
SNAP Mitigation
If Congress doesn’t reverse course, deep, long-term cuts to SNAP will lock in this fall , impacting food access for millions of children, seniors, and working families.
FRAC urges immediate action to protect the nation’s most effective anti-hunger program.
School Meals
FRAC and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities have released new state-by-state and congressional district fact sheets showing the powerful reach of the Community Eligibility Provision.
CEP is a clear pathway to Healthy School Meals for All students, but with looming SNAP cuts, the gains made through CEP are under threat
Read the press release and learn about CEP adoption in your Congressional district.
In the Spotlight
More than 1,000 organizations have signed a letter to Congress demanding urgent, full funding for WIC. Without action, nearly 2 million moms, babies, and toddlers could lose access to nutrition support. Lawmakers must step up to prevent disastrous health consequences for children across the country.
Story Ideas
Budget Reconciliation Bill Squeezes State Finances
Learn how the new federal shifts could upend your state’s budget strategy.
Tribal Nations Lead the Way on Summer EBT to Feed Kids
Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations built fast, effective programs to fight summer hunger.
FRAC Urges House Must Fully Fund WIC and Protect Access to Healthy Foods
Read FRAC’s statement.
MAHA Report Ignores Impact of Hunger on Children’s Health
Hunger must be addressed as a public health crisis.
House Spending Bill Proposes Deep, Harmful Cuts to SNAP
Read FRAC’s analysis of how these cuts would hurt families and strain state resources.
Proposed Cuts to School Meals Threaten Millions of Students
New state-by-state fact sheets detailing the devastating consequences of proposed cuts to community eligibility.
Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Millions
New fact sheets detailing the devastating consequences of proposed cuts to SNAP.
Arkansas, Indiana Pursue SNAP Restrictions
FRAC warns SNAP restrictions would deepen hunger and reinforce stigma.
House-Passed Budget Blueprint Threatens Food Security for Millions
Learn how the budget blueprint threatens federal nutrition programs.
How Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid Could Undermine WIC Access
Learn how proposed cuts to could block families from the fast-track to WIC benefits.
Proposed Cuts to SNAP and School Meals Threaten Summer EBT Access for Children
Read our blog to see how these cuts could impact students' access to summer nutrition.
FRAC, Advocates, and Experts Warn Against Proposed Cuts to SNAP
Watch Press Briefing
FRAC’s 2025 Editorial Calendar
Your go-to resource for 2025: Key reports, actions, and advocacy milestones from FRAC.Advocates Warn Against Proposed Cuts to SNAP and Child Nutrition Programs
FRAC statement FRAC urges Congress to reject these harmful and draconian proposals.
Million Children Will Miss Out on Summer EBT in 2025
New blog examines how opting out of Summer EBT will leave 9.5 million children without critical summer meals.Community Eligibility Makes Dent in Reducing Child Hunger
New report offers solutions to help every eligible school provide free, nutritious meals to all students.
Artificial Intelligence in SNAP: Opportunities and Challenges
Learn how AI is shaping the future of SNAP, improving efficiency and access for millions.
Afterschool Nutrition: Fueling the Fight Against Childhood Hunger
Discover how afterschool suppers and snacks are transforming the lives of children across the country.
Tackling Hunger in Hurricane Season
FRAC’s updated guide offers strategies to boost access to nutrition programs during disasters.
Over 1,400 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect and Strengthen SNAP
New letter urges Congress to reject $30 billion in SNAP cuts and return to a bipartisan Farm Bill.
Millions of Low-Income Children Missing Out on Essential Summer Meals
New report shows urgent need to strengthen summer nutrition programs to reduce child hunger during summer months.
New Survey on Anti-Hunger Organizations’ Approach to Food as Medicine Work
Discover how anti-hunger organizations are collaborating with healthcare providers to connect patients to WIC and SNAP.
States Kick Off Summer EBT
Eligible families now able to purchase groceries during the summer months through Summer EBT.
Congress Fully Funds WIC for FY 2024
FRAC calls the appropriations package essential for WIC funding.
FRAC Urges Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act will lift 400,000 children out of poverty.
Road to the Farm Bill
FRAC is ready to strongly oppose any attempts to weaken SNAP.
35 States Announce Their Intent to Operate Summer EBT
Read FRAC’s new statement to learn more about the requirements and guidance for this summer.
A Hunger Cliff is Here.
Learn how the dramatic cuts in SNAP benefits affect people in your state.
Raise Your Hand for Healthy School Meals for All
Offering school breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge to families helps ensure that all children have the nutrition they need to grow and thrive.
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