Working to End Hunger in America
FRAC improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions.
Back to School 2026
School and afterschool meals help reduce hunger, support learning, and ease financial pressure on families. Visit FRAC’s Back to School hub to learn how these critical programs support children and families, and what you can do to protect them.
Policy Decisions Drive Dramatic Decline in SNAP Participation
The budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) slashed SNAP, our nation’s first line of defense against hunger, by $187 billion and introduced harmful provisions. One year later, over 5 million people, including households with children, people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans, have lost access to the nutrition they need at a time when gas and grocery costs are skyrocketing.
FRAC is tracking the impact nationwide:
Take Action Today
Urge Congress to Pass Legislation During the Lame Duck Session That Stops the SNAP Cost Shifts
Urge Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the Universal School Meals Program Act
Tell Congress to Stop the Reorganization of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Resources
Legislative Action Center
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Hunger & Poverty in America
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H.R. 1 SNAP Cuts Mitigation Hub
Tracking the Impact
Healthy School Meals for All
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Summer EBT Resource Center
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State-by-State CEP Fact Sheets by Congressional District
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News
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Every Marylander should be able to put food on the table without fear that seeking help could jeopardize their future.
Changes made by the Department of Homeland Security to the public charge final rule create another barrier to food security for immigrant and mixed-status families in Maryland. By expanding how public benefits may be considered in certain green card applications and visa determinations, the policy leaves families uncertain about whether seeking help with food, health care, housing, and other essential needs could affect their pathway to lawful permanent residence (“LPR” or “green card”).
October 19–23 is Farm to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) Week, which highlights the benefits of connecting child and adult care providers with local foods.
Healthy nutrition in children’s earliest years supports their lifelong health and development. Many federal programs are designed to help ensure all families can afford healthy food. Historic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have reduced the support many families with young children rely on to afford food. Potential reductions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would further reduce support. These cuts come as the cost of groceries and other basic needs continues to rise, leaving families with less help to afford food that costs more.
Recent Publications & Data
See More Resources- Fact Sheet
FRAC’s one-stop resource equips elected officials and candidates with the facts about hunger in America and the solutions needed to end it.
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Healthy School Meals for All policies have expanded access to free school meals for millions of children. At the same time, school meal applications remain an important source of data that helps connect families to benefits and supports funding for schools and communities. Learn why applications matter for schools and families in FRAC’s new resource.
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Is hunger hiding in your classroom? This resource from FRAC and the American Federation of Teachers helps educators close the gap by connecting students to the federal nutrition programs.
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SNAP is a critical support for older adults, but SNAP churn — when households temporarily lose benefits and reapply within 90 to 120 days — contributes to the SNAP gap among this population. Explore FRAC and AARP Foundation’s new SNAP Churn fact sheets to learn how this proven federal nutrition program helps eligible older adults afford groceries and discover ways to reduce churn.
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