WASHINGTON, December 6, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Bob Dole (R-Kan.).
Hunger in America would be far worse without Senator Dole’s bipartisan efforts. Because of his leadership, millions of households have been, and continue to be, lifted out of hunger and poverty.
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Build Back Better Act. This is a critical next step in the right direction toward addressing the alarming rates of childhood hunger and poverty in this country.
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).
WASHINGTON, November 12, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is delighted to announce Vijay Das has been named Senior Lobbyist for the leading national nonprofit organization working to eradicate poverty-related hunger and undernutrition in the United States.
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.
