July 31, 2020 A new analysis from Diane Schanzenbach and Northwestern University shows that 13.5 percent of older adults (60+) face food insecurity, a dramatic increase of nearly 60 percent from pre-COVID-19 levels. Food insecurity rates are especially high among Black and Hispanic older adults. The analysis aligns with what communities across the country have […]
May 28, 2020 This is part of a FRAC chat series for Older Americans Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted stark and entrenched racial, ethnic, and income disparities present in the United States and has exacerbated food insecurity and the need for nutritional assistance. Struggling with food insecurity and the associated health risks well before […]
May is Older Americans Month. So many of us are worried about the older adults in our lives, and one thing that tops the list of concerns is thinking about how our loved ones can access food. Across the nation, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the first line of defense for older adults […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Kelly Horton, Chief Program Officer, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 — FRAC applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its final rule revising the food package for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The updated food package will have a longstanding […]