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Santa Fe, N.M., March 20, 2017 — New Mexico could become the first state in the nation to pass legislation that protects children from punishment in the school cafeteria because their family has not paid their school meal debt. The bill draws a line in the sand between the student and the unpaid school meal fees that their parents or guardians owe, oftentimes because they cannot afford to pay on time.

Despite promises to protect the safety net, President Trump’s proposed “skinny budget” is more of a starvation budget that slashes programs that support vulnerable and low-income people.

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2017 — School breakfast participation rates continue to increase, according to the annual School Breakfast Scorecard, released today by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). The Scorecard ranks states on the participation of low-income children in the School Breakfast Program. West Virginia tops the list, with New Mexico and the District of Columbia coming in second and third, respectively.

WASHINGTON, February 9, 2017 — The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) jointly released a comprehensive new resource on how to identify and address childhood food insecurity. Addressing Food Insecurity: A Toolkit for Pediatricians provides information on how to screen patients for food insecurity, address the topic in a sensitive manner, and advocate for greater food security for children and their families.

December 14, 2016 ─ The National Anti-Hunger Organizations are committed to ensuring a strong and effective national nutrition safety net for vulnerable, low-income individuals and families. With a united voice, we reflect on the hunger problem in America and its solutions as we transition to a new president and a new Congress.