January 29, 2024

Food Research & Action Center Calls on Congress to Swiftly Pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Media Contact: Jordan Baker                                                                       jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)  WASHINGTON, January 29, 2024 — FRAC urgently calls on Congress to expeditiously pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act due to its improvements to the Child Tax Credit (CTC).  Under this bill, approximately 16 million out […]

November 20, 2023

Food Insecurity and Housing Instability Are Inextricably Linked

November 20, 2023 In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in November, this blog lifts up opportunities to take action to support millions of families who are experiencing food insecurity and housing instability. Across the nation, tens of millions of people are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing rents, stagnant incomes, and the end […]

November 17, 2023

Food Research & Action Center Calls for Full Funding of WIC to Avert Health and Hunger Crisis for Millions of Families

Media Contact: Jordan Baker                                                                       jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, November 17, 2023 — FRAC is deeply disappointed that this week’s Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown does not prioritize additional funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). As hunger continues to climb among […]

November 8, 2023

New Nutrition Programs Data for All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions in Maryland Hunger Solutions Profiles Report

November 8, 2023 Maryland Hunger Solutions is excited to announce the publication of the 2023 Maryland Hunger Profiles, a comprehensive resource, featuring the latest participation data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), K–12 child nutrition programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).  The report, updated by Maryland Hunger […]