Washington, September 7, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new data today showing that the number of U.S. households experiencing food insecurity declined significantly in 2015, but there are still more than 42.2 million households struggling against hunger.
Washington, August 23, 2016 — FRAC Focus: Obesity and Poverty points to several recent studies that find healthy school meals play a key role in supporting the well-being of children by alleviating food insecurity, improving nutrition, and mitigating obesity.
Washington, June 30, 2016 — FRAC’s new report shows that the U.S. has made significant progress in addressing food hardship since the Great Recession, but more must be done. Millions of Americans live in households that continue to struggle to put food on the table.
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.
