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FRAC by the Numbers 2024
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Explore the DataSummer EBT Resource Center
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Learn MoreExpanded Child Tax Credits: A Transformational Opportunity to Help Families Put Food on the Table Research Brief
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Explore our reportUSDA Guidelines on Using Existing Authority to Implement SFSP and SSO Meal Delivery
Q&As from the USDA on the logistics of delivering meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) while using existing authority.
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In the District of Columbia, homelessness and food insecurity form a difficult intersection, where finding reliable, nutritious meals is a daily challenge. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a crucial resource in reducing food insecurity across communities, but for those without stable housing, SNAP’s impact is limited.
Summer 2024 marked the inaugural year of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (Summer EBT). The program, also known as SUN Bucks, provides families with $120 in grocery benefits for each school-age child who is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. A total of 37 states, two Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and all five U.S. territories participated in the first year of implementation.
This week, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) released its annual Afterschool Suppers: A Snapshot of Participation — October 2023 report, which looks at participation in afterschool suppers and afterschool snacks on the state and national levels. The report comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Afterschool Alliance’s annual Lights On Afterschool celebration on October 24, which will shine a light on the important role afterschool programs play in supporting families and communities.
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Health care providers have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in addressing food insecurity. This research brief explores the benefits that are available to eligible patients through SNAP, the proven health outcomes that SNAP recipients experience compared to eligible nonparticipants, and the benefits that health systems at large experience when food insecurity is addressed.
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Curious about Budget Reconciliation? Trying to learn more about the process and steps to look out for? Explore this three-page report to help you prepare for the Budget Reconciliation process.
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While the role of artificial intelligence (AI) for social service providers has not been studied yet, some states have already begun to weave automation into certain administrative processes. What impact could AI have on expanding access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other critical nutrition supports? Learn more in FRAC’s fact sheet, What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for SNAP?
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Learn how FRAC worked throughout the year to advance bold and equitable policy solutions in the fight against hunger in FRAC by the Numbers 2024.
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