In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump expressed his belief that the state of the union is excellent, pointing to, among other factors, economic growth over the last year, the stock market, and the unemployment rate.
This is a skewed picture, however, leaving out the struggles of tens of millions of Americans, growing economic chasms, and increasing economic and political disunion.
By Cory Jackson, Nutrition and Wellness Director, YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tomorrow, congressional leaders are presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Bob Dole. The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is pleased to add its felicitations to Senator Dole, a lifelong leader in the fight against hunger in the U.S. and around the world.
FRAC’s live-feed provides updates on how federal nutrition programs are responding to meet the needs of those affected by recent natural disasters.
A new white paper from FRAC reviews the latest research from academic, government, and other sources on the harmful impacts of poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition on the health and well-being of children, adults, and older adults.
