Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, February 28, 2023 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) announced Mayra E. Alvarez, president of The Children’s Partnership (TCP), has been named the new chair of its board of directors. She succeeds Judith H. Whittlesey, executive vice president of Susan Davis International, who served seven […]
This blog is Part 1 in a two-part series. Part 1 focuses on the impact of the end of SNAP Emergency Allotments in Washington, D.C. Part 2 highlights two anti-hunger bills passed by the D.C. Council to address food insecurity in the District — the Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act and the No Senior […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, February 24, 2023 — FRAC commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for proposing changes to allow for online ordering in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The program provides […]
February 14, 2023 This Valentine’s Day, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is asking people to share why they love free healthy school meals for all. And there is a lot to love. Healthy school meals provided to all students at no cost to families have been shown to: ensure all students are hunger […]
February 13, 2023 This blog is Part 2 of a two-part series focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and eligible immigrant families. The following blog examines opportunities to address barriers that impede immigrant access to SNAP. Part 1 reviews key SNAP participation data trends and lifts up the importance of the new Biden […]