Food Research & Action Center

Develop a Summer Food Service Program Outreach Plan

With only a few months left in the 2012-2013 school year, it's a good time to start outreach for participation in summer meal programs. Use the resources in the Summer Nutrition Programs section – including the Summer Nutrition Toolkit and the State Summer Outreach Materials Clearinghouse - to help make sure children fed and active when school is out.

Americans Continue to Voice Strong Support for SNAP and Strong Opposition to Cuts

As House and Senate Agriculture Committees prepare to take up the Farm Bill, new polling data released by FRAC show that support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) remains high. Seven in 10 voters say that cutting food stamp funding is the wrong way to reduce government spending. More...

Action Needed as Senate, House Move Forward on Farm Bill

Contact Senators and urge them to Vote NO on amendments that would weaken SNAP; contact Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor Rep. McGovern’s amendment to restore the SNAP cut. Find out more actions you can take, along with the latest Capitol Hill updates, in the Legislative Action Center...

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FRAC Annual Benefit Dinner
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

FRAC/School Nutrition Foundation Webinar
Making Universal Meals a Reality through the Community Eligibility Option (6/5/13)

Summer Meals Matter
Participate in Summer Meals Awareness Week & Develop an Ongoing Communication Strategy about the Program conference call (6/3/13)
Troubleshooting Problems that Arise During the Summer conference call (7/2/13)

Breakfast Matters
State Legislative Round Up conference call (6/13/13)
"How To” Webinar - The Finances of Operating Universal Breakfast in the Classroom (7/11/13)

Afterschool Meals Matter
What to Expect When you Apply conference call (7/17/13)

Save the Date: 2014 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
March 2-4, Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Watch the latest FRAC webinars:
Healthy Menus for Breakfast in the Classroom.

Piloting and Expanding Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go, and Second Chance Breakfast Programs.

USDA Smart Snack in Schools Rule: What You Need to Know.

View the workshop slides, 2013 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference.

Find the latest information on Disaster Food Assistance programs in the wake of Snow Storms and Hurricane Sandy.

USDA/FNS Accepting Nominations for Golden Grocer Awards.

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May 16, 2013: FRAC Statement on SNAP Cuts in Agiculture Committee Versions of the Farm Bill

May 10, 2013: SNAP Participation Continues Decline in February 2013 - Caseloads Reflect Economic Need

May 9, 2013: Americans Continue to Voice Strong Support for SNAP and Strong Opposition to Cuts

May 3, 2013: One-third of the Senate signs letter in support of SNAP

April 25, 2013: “Treme” star Wendell Pierce joins farmers, anti-hunger and food advocates to press Congress for healthy food and healthy economies (pdf)

April 10, 2013: President Obama’s FY2014 Budget Supports Nutrition Programs; Includes Continued ARRA Boost. See FRAC analysis (pdf).

April 4, 2013: Sen. Gillibrand urges colleagues to sign letter supporting SNAP. (pdf)
See also Gillibrand's Dear Colleague letter (pdf).

March 21, 2013: FRAC Statement: Job Growth is Consistent and Smart Strategy to Help Struggling Americans

March 12, 2013: FRAC Statement: FY2014 Ryan Budget Proposes to Increase Poverty and Hunger, Injure Health and Learning

February 28, 2013: More than One in Six Americans Report Inability to Afford Enough Food

February 19, 2013: Too Many of Florida’s Students Start the Day without Breakfast - Increasing Breakfast Participation Must be Priority (pdf)

February 1, 2013: USDA Issues Proposed Rule on Snack Foods and Beverages Sold in Schools