Congress is on recess, April 11–27, which provides the perfect opportunity to share with your Congressional delegation the importance of SNAP and School Meals in site visits and meetings with Members of Congress.
Now is the time to advocate for the protection of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meals. SNAP is a vital resource for millions of Americans, while the Community Eligibility Provision supports students, families, and schools. We need your help to ensure these programs remain intact, free from harmful cuts.
Five Key Actions to Take:
- Sign-on Letter – The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and more than 1,800 national, state, and local organizations from every state in the country signed on to a letter urging Congress to reject any proposals that would cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the child nutrition programs. Use the letter in your advocacy.
- Check out FRAC’s tips on organizing a site visit for your Members of Congress.
- Use FRAC’s state-by-state SNAP fact sheets in your advocacy. Share these powerful quotes on why SNAP matters.
- Explore the state-level impacts of proposed cuts to school meals in FRAC’s new state-by-state CEP fact sheets. Find your state and use our fact sheets in your advocacy.
- Use FRAC’s social media toolkit to oppose cuts to SNAP and school meals.
- Use the FRAC Action Network to email Members of Congress on protecting both SNAP and school meals.
For questions or more information, contact Tim Klipp-Lockhart, tklipp-lockhart@frac.org.
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Visit Farm Bill 2025 for all Farm Bill legislation and actions.
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Visit Budget, Reconciliation & Appropriations for all relevant legislation and actions.
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Visit our Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) microsite for all HSMFA legislation and actions.
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Visit FRAC’s Bills We’re Supporting page for additional priorities for families struggling against hunger.
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National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, will be held May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Over a thousand anti-hunger advocates will join together from across the country to attend content-rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, and form personal connections to help better fight hunger in their communities. Reserve your spot today.
SNAP Matters Rally
On Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m., join FRAC for a SNAP Matters rally at the Upper Senate Park with several Members of Congress and advocates to highlight the critical role of SNAP and fight back against harmful proposals to cut the program, which serves as our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. During the Conference’s Monday networking lunch, materials will be available to create posters and signs, so start thinking about how you want to design your sign. Participating in the rally is a great way to get energized for your Hill visits that day.
SNAP Matters: Quotes from Participants
SNAP matters. Learn why in FRAC’s new SNAP Matters two-pager, which features quotes from SNAP recipients on the federal nutrition program’s value and importance. Learn why proposed cuts to SNAP would be disastrous for people with low incomes by exploring the testimonials of SNAP participants.
Take Action: Oppose Any Cuts to School Meals
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has put out a list of proposals for budget reconciliation, which includes $12 billion in cuts to school breakfast and lunch. Use the FRAC Action Network to ask your members of Congress to protect school meals and oppose any cuts in reconciliation that would reduce funding and limit access to school meals.
Action Needed: Protect SNAP from Harmful Cuts
SNAP is a vital lifeline for over 42 million people — combating hunger, improving health, and boosting economic well-being. However, GOP leadership is proposing billions of dollars of cuts to the program that would worsen food insecurity and health outcomes and strain local economies. Use the FRAC Action Network to urge your Members of Congress to vote against SNAP cuts.
Budget Reconciliation 101
Curious about Budget Reconciliation? Unsure about the process or special rules to look out for? Explore this three-page report that explains what you need to know.
Sign Up for the FRAC Action Network!
Urge your Representatives to support and strengthen the Federal Nutrition Programs. Learn about the latest opportunities for action by signing up for the FRAC Action Network. Hungry people can’t wait.
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Eight states — California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico and Vermont — have shown what’s possible with Healthy School Meals for All. Learn more in this year’s FRAC report on The State of Healthy School Meals for All.
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The Reach of School Breakfast and Lunch During the 2023–2024 School Year finds that more students received school breakfast and lunch last school year compared to the previous school year, due in large part to schools adopting the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and state-level Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) policies. Learn more.
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Research on the diets of SNAP recipients is complex and prone to numerous methodological challenges that can result in misleading interpretations. Learn more in FRAC’s research brief.
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Explore FRAC’s social media toolkit to find social media graphics and messages to raise awareness and protect SNAP and school meals from any cuts. Download the social media graphics here.
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