October is Growing Healthy Schools Month in Washington, D.C.! During this month, we set aside time to celebrate all the ways in which the District of Columbia focuses on health and wellness in schools. This year, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), the administering agency for all D.C. schools, chose the theme […]
Media Contact: Brittani Riddle briddle@frac.org 202-640-1089 ext. 3039 With food insecurity on the rise and families still struggling economically, FRAC to spearhead nationwide effort to increase enrollment among eligible populations WASHINGTON, October 19, 2022 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) announced today it has been awarded a $20 million grant from the U.S. […]
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 […]