Washington, June 24, 2016 — FRAC’s database helps stakeholders determine which schools (by community or state) are eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision, which enables high-poverty schools to offer free school breakfast and lunch to all students.
Washington, June 22, 2016 — FRAC opposes Governor Paul LePage’s (R-ME) threats to put a stop to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maine. To do so would jeopardize the well-being of hundreds of thousands of lives as well as the economic prosperity of the state.
Washington, June 15, 2016 — FRAC urged Congress today to join anti-hunger advocates in opposing an ill-advised block grant provision in the U.S. House of Representatives proposed Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill. Such a move would undermine years of progress toward ending child hunger.
Washington, June 14, 2016 – FRAC’s annual Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation report, released today, shows that national participation in the Summer Nutrition Programs plateaued last summer after three years of significant growth. Greater investments are needed to expand access to summer meals for low-income children.
Washington, June 9, 2016 — FRAC honored U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and End Hunger Connecticut! during its 26th Annual Benefit Dinner. Each was recognized for their leadership and commitment to ending hunger in America.
