FRAC and Nearly 800 Other Organizations Strongly Support Legislation Critical to Ending Childhood Hunger

WASHINGTON, November 16, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and nearly 800 other organizations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia strongly support the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, introduced by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), to help strengthen and expand access to nutritious meals for young children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Hungry Children Can’t Wait: FRAC Urges Congress to Quickly Pass Build Back Better Act

WASHINGTON, October 28, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) commends President Biden for today’s announcement of the proposed funding for Child Nutrition Programs within the Build Back Better Act. This is a step in the right direction toward addressing the alarming rates of childhood hunger in this country.

FRAC now urges Congress to quickly pass this legislation in order to provide children with access to the nutrition they need year-round and help overcome the educational, health, and economic impacts of the pandemic.