Media Contact: Emily Pickren 202-640-1118 epickren@frac.org WASHINGTON, December 3, 2017 — ‘Tis the season to highlight the public nutrition programs that are critical to keeping low-income children and families from going hungry. These programs also improve health and well-being for children and adults, boost educational outcomes for children, increase productivity, and grow the economy. “Remember […]
Schools across the country are celebrating the fifth annual Every Kid Healthy Week (EKHW) this week. EKHW is an opportunity for schools, families, volunteers, and community organizations to mark their accomplishments in creating healthier school environments for students. More than 3,500 schools and 2 million students, school staff, and community volunteers have celebrated EKHW since […]
FRAC President Jim Weill and USDA Secretary Vilsack Chat About School Breakfast Jim Weill had the opportunity for a one-on-one conversation with USDA Secretary Vilsack last week to talk about the importance of federal nutrition programs. We’ll be posting excerpts from the conversation throughout the week here on FRAC’s new blog, FRAC Chat. Jim Weill: […]