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.
Washington, June 7, 2016 — House Speaker Paul Ryan’s poverty plan to drastically cut funds for proven nutrition programs ignores the struggles of millions of individuals and families across the country who use these valuable programs to help make ends meet.
Washington, May 18, 2016 — FRAC strongly opposes the House child nutrition reauthorization bill. Multiple ill-conceived provisions would reduce access to nutrition programs, water down nutrition standards, and increase administrative burdens on schools and families.
