October 4, 2023 School meals have long served as our nation’s first line of defense against childhood hunger. We know that school meals contribute to better academic performance, attendance, and nutrition. However, after the loss of COVID-19 pandemic support that allowed meals to be served for free to all students, many families and school systems […]
October 3, 2023 Last month began the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. This month allows all of our distinct cultures to celebrate our identity and who we […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, September 27, 2023 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and over 600 national, state, and local organizations signed a letter in a unified plea to Congress to immediately pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will avert a government shutdown and protect funding for federal nutrition programs, especially the Special […]
September 21, 2023 Last week, the Census Bureau released data on poverty in the U.S. for 2022. We learned that, from 2021 to 2022, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) increased by 60 percent overall and more than doubled among children. This significant increase in poverty is likely due to the end of pandemic-era programs and […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Poverty in America surged dramatically in 2022 according to the data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Without Congressional action, matters likely will continue to worsen as countless families grapple with the expiration of COVID-19 pandemic-era […]