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October 13, 2022 Two hurricanes — Fiona and Ian — inflicted massive damage on Puerto Rico and Florida in September 2022, but the federal nutrition program responses have differed significantly. As a federal entitlement program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to respond quickly and effectively to changes in need, whether due to […]

Media Contact: Brittani Riddle briddle@frac.org 202-640-1089 ext. 3039 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, October 11, 2022 — Millions of children rely on school meals each day to help them learn, grow, and thrive. During National School Lunch Week, we reflect on the essential role that the National […]

Media Contact: Brittani Riddle                                                                         briddle@frac.org 202-640-1089 ext. 3039 North Carolina, California, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts Show Highest Increase in […]

The first round of the WIC CIAO Request for Applications (RFA) has closed. For more information, visit our RFA page. To Increase WIC Participation, We Need Innovative Outreach Strategies. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health [...]

Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 FRAC Applauds White House National Strategy to Address Hunger and Its Root Causes Statement attributed to Luis Guardia, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 27, 2022 — The Food Research & Action Center is pleased that the “National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health,” released today […]