News

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2020 — Nearly 2,500 organizations from across the country signed on to a letter urging the Senate to boost SNAP benefits in the next coronavirus relief package. The letter asks for a 15 percent boost in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) maximum benefit, an increase in the SNAP minimum monthly benefit from $16 to $30, and a suspension of SNAP time limits and rules changes that would cut SNAP eligibility and benefits.

The Food Research & Action Center stands in solidarity
with those fighting systemic racism.

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 — More schools and school districts are providing breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students through community eligibility, according to Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Schools, School Year 2019–2020, a new report released today by the Food Research & Action Center.

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) applauds the introduction of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, also known as the HEROES Act, H.R. 6800 (116).

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2020 — FRAC is saddened to learn about the passing of Tomie dePaola. We are honored and privileged that this award-winning illustrator and author is part of our 50-year history.