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In the Spotlight
Covid-19 and the Federal Nutrition Programs
FRAC urges lawmakers to enact additional emergency relief that leverages SNAP’s effectiveness in stimulating the economy and promoting food security and health. Hungry people can’t wait.
Covid-19
Responding to the Impacts of the Coronavirus on Health, Well-being, and Food Security
Story Ideas
Governors plead for food stamp flexibility amid pandemic
Buying groceries online is only open to SNAP recipients in a few states.
Relief Package A Good Start, Say Advocates For The Poor. But More Help Is Needed.
More money is needed for SNAP.
USDA to appeal ruling, seeks SNAP change amid pandemic
“You don’t want workers going out when they’re sick and trying to document the right number of hours just to keep their benefits.”
Millions of low-income children are still waiting for food aid
Pandemic-EBT will provide low-income families with SNAP benefits in place of the free or reduced-price meals children would have received in school.
The realities of school lunch debt
Three-fourths of U.S. school districts reported having student meal debt, but this doesn't mean students should go hungry.
State of the States shows how federal nutrition programs address the struggle against hunger
Find out how your state is using key public nutrition programs to reduce hunger and improve public health.
Increasing Voter Registration Opportunities
Learn more about opportunities to register people to vote through public assistance agencies.
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