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In the Spotlight
The Summer EBT program provides families with approximately $40 per month per eligible child to help cover food costs during the summer months.
The success is crystal clear with 37 states, the District of Columbia, all five U.S. territories, and five tribal nations participating this year. However, some states are abandoning the federal program for weaker, state-run alternatives that reach fewer children. Read what Kelsey Boone has to say about why Summer EBT alternatives fall short and why states must opt in for 2026.
In the Spotlight
Participation in the Afterschool Nutrition Programs is growing, but despite this progress, millions more children remain unreached.
Read FRAC’s latest report, Afterschool Suppers: A Snapshot of Participation in October 2024, to view state-by-state participation data and learn how these programs can be expanded to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals and enrichment opportunities after the school day ends.
SNAP Choice
USDA has approved additional state waivers restricting what people can purchase with their SNAP benefits — a severe misstep with cascading consequences. These waivers simultaneously harm millions of households, overburden state agencies, and damage local economies.
Read our statement on the decision and check out our brief onThe Risks of State SNAP Food Choice Restriction Waivers.
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Groups Ask Congress to Reverse SNAP Cuts
Nearly 1,500 groups are urging Congress to pass the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025.
Understanding the Impact of SNAP Cuts on Free School Meals
State-by-state and congressional district fact sheets show the powerful reach of community eligibility.
Budget Reconciliation Bill Squeezes State Finances
Learn how the new federal shifts could upend your state’s budget strategy.
Tribal Nations Lead the Way on Summer EBT to Feed Kids
Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations built fast, effective programs to fight summer hunger.
FRAC Urges House Must Fully Fund WIC and Protect Access to Healthy Foods
Read FRAC’s statement.
MAHA Report Ignores Impact of Hunger on Children’s Health
Hunger must be addressed as a public health crisis.
House Spending Bill Proposes Deep, Harmful Cuts to SNAP
Read FRAC’s analysis of how these cuts would hurt families and strain state resources.
Proposed Cuts to School Meals Threaten Millions of Students
New state-by-state fact sheets detailing the devastating consequences of proposed cuts to community eligibility.
Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Millions
New fact sheets detailing the devastating consequences of proposed cuts to SNAP.
Arkansas, Indiana Pursue SNAP Restrictions
FRAC warns SNAP restrictions would deepen hunger and reinforce stigma.
House-Passed Budget Blueprint Threatens Food Security for Millions
Learn how the budget blueprint threatens federal nutrition programs.
How Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid Could Undermine WIC Access
Learn how proposed cuts to could block families from the fast-track to WIC benefits.
Proposed Cuts to SNAP and School Meals Threaten Summer EBT Access for Children
Read our blog to see how these cuts could impact students' access to summer nutrition.
FRAC, Advocates, and Experts Warn Against Proposed Cuts to SNAP
Watch Press Briefing
FRAC’s 2025 Editorial Calendar
Your go-to resource for 2025: Key reports, actions, and advocacy milestones from FRAC.
Advocates Warn Against Proposed Cuts to SNAP and Child Nutrition Programs
FRAC statement FRAC urges Congress to reject these harmful and draconian proposals.
Million Children Will Miss Out on Summer EBT in 2025
New blog examines how opting out of Summer EBT will leave 9.5 million children without critical summer meals.Community Eligibility Makes Dent in Reducing Child Hunger
New report offers solutions to help every eligible school provide free, nutritious meals to all students.
Artificial Intelligence in SNAP: Opportunities and Challenges
Learn how AI is shaping the future of SNAP, improving efficiency and access for millions.
Afterschool Nutrition: Fueling the Fight Against Childhood Hunger
Discover how afterschool suppers and snacks are transforming the lives of children across the country.
Tackling Hunger in Hurricane Season
FRAC’s updated guide offers strategies to boost access to nutrition programs during disasters.
Over 1,400 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect and Strengthen SNAP
New letter urges Congress to reject $30 billion in SNAP cuts and return to a bipartisan Farm Bill.
Millions of Low-Income Children Missing Out on Essential Summer Meals
New report shows urgent need to strengthen summer nutrition programs to reduce child hunger during summer months.
New Survey on Anti-Hunger Organizations’ Approach to Food as Medicine Work
Discover how anti-hunger organizations are collaborating with healthcare providers to connect patients to WIC and SNAP.
States Kick Off Summer EBT
Eligible families now able to purchase groceries during the summer months through Summer EBT.
Congress Fully Funds WIC for FY 2024
FRAC calls the appropriations package essential for WIC funding.
FRAC Urges Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act will lift 400,000 children out of poverty.
Road to the Farm Bill
FRAC is ready to strongly oppose any attempts to weaken SNAP.
35 States Announce Their Intent to Operate Summer EBT
Read FRAC’s new statement to learn more about the requirements and guidance for this summer.
A Hunger Cliff is Here.
Learn how the dramatic cuts in SNAP benefits affect people in your state.
Raise Your Hand for Healthy School Meals for All
Offering school breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge to families helps ensure that all children have the nutrition they need to grow and thrive.
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