Improve the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies.
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Hunger is an economic condition. Policies that support full employment, livable wages, and adequate incomes can help move the country toward ending hunger.
FRAC’s new “10 Facts Every Candidate Should Know About Hunger” explains why.
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SNAP is one of the nation’s most important nutrition assistance programs.
Making it harder to access while reducing benefits and eliminating SNAP-Ed undermines the program’s ability to support food security and health.
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When students are hungry, it can be harder to focus, participate, and learn. Educators can help connect families with nutrition programs and build stronger food security at school. Learn more: frac.org/blog/nourishing-suc…
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How is SNAP participation changing across the country?
FRAC’s SNAP Participation Dashboard compiles the latest USDA data to track changes in enrollment and identify where declines are occurring most sharply.
Explore the data: frac.org/snap-participation-…
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Head Start connects young children and families to care, education, nutritious meals, health services, and more. Proposed changes could weaken the standards that make these comprehensive services possible.
Learn what’s at stake: frac.org/blog/proposed-chang…
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It doesn’t make sense to talk about improving health while making it harder for millions of people to afford food.
SNAP helps families put food on the table and supports better health outcomes.
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When SNAP participation declines, families lose access to food, communities lose federal dollars, and local economies suffer.
Congress can take action to reverse the harm and strengthen SNAP. Take one moment to tell them to invest in SNAP! secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
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A successful school year starts with students having the food they need to learn and thrive. Learn how educators can help strengthen food security for students and families: frac.org/blog/nourishing-suc…
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SNAP participation fell by about 332,000 people nationwide from May to June 2026, according to the latest USDA data.
That’s 332,000 fewer people participating in a program that helps millions of people afford the food they need. frac.org/snap-participation-…
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Food security is a foundation for student success. This school year, educators can help connect families with nutrition programs and advocate for policies that ensure students have access to healthy meals: frac.org/blog/nourishing-suc…
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, FRAC is celebrating 10 Latino/a/e leaders whose advocacy, expertise, and community work are helping shape the fight against hunger and poverty.
Meet the leaders to watch: frac.org/blog/celebrating-hi…
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47.9 million Americans experienced food insecurity in 2024.
Candidates need to understand the scope of hunger in America and the programs and policies that help families afford food.
Check out FRAC’s new resource:
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There’s strong support for making school meals free for every student, in every school. 79% of registered voters support it. Now, policymakers need to listen and act. #SchoolMeals4All
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Latino/a/e leaders are making a powerful impact in the fight against hunger, from SNAP advocacy to child nutrition and community food access.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet 10 leaders shaping the anti-hunger movement: frac.org/blog/celebrating-hi…
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Hunger is an economic issue, a health issue, and an issue that affects communities across the country.
FRAC’s new resource gives candidates 10 facts they should know about hunger, SNAP, child nutrition, and the role of public policy.
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Food security is a foundation for student success. This school year, educators can help connect families with nutrition programs and advocate for policies that ensure students have access to healthy meals: frac.org/blog/nourishing-suc…
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More schools are providing meals to all students, but school meal applications and household income forms still play an important role.
From Summer EBT to education funding, here are five reasons these forms matter more than ever: frac.org/blog/five-reasons-s…
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A SNAP time limit might sound like a policy change. But what does it mean in your life?
If you’ve lost SNAP or are at risk of losing benefits because of time limits or new requirements, FRAC wants to hear your story.
Share it: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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A national SNAP policy can’t account for every local labor market.
The insufficient-jobs waiver gave states flexibility when communities lacked enough jobs. H.R. 1 eliminated it.
Congress should bring it back.
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Nearly 5.5 million people have lost access to SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted.
FRAC is urging Senators to reject a Farm Bill that fails to reverse these devastating cuts and leaves SNAP costs shifts to states in place.
Read more: frac.org/news/farmbillsept20…
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